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Rock formed by heat and pressure becomes transformed and altered, such rock is called Metamorphic Rock.

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Is metamorphic rock the rock of heat and pressure?

The rock that gets heat+pressure to turn into a metamorphic rock.


What layer in the Earth changes sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure?

heat and pressure


When can heat change rock to metamorphic rock?

with heat and pressure


How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?

Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.


What is a rock always?

A rock is always formed by heat and pressure it always starts out with heat and pressure......


What is rock alterd by heat?

Metamorphic rock is altered by heat and pressure.


How do heat and pressure change sedimentary rock?

A metamorphic rock is formed when sedimentary rock is subjected to heat and pressure!


What process can change metamorphic rock into sedimentary?

When the sedimentary rock is going under heat and pressure, turning it into a metamorphic rock.


Were can a rock get the heat and pressure?

you can get heat and pressure from underground probably near volcanoes


Which rock form heat and pressure?

Metamorphic rocks form from heat and pressure.


What changes igneous or sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

Igneous or sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks through high pressure, temperature, or both. This process, known as metamorphism, occurs deep within the Earth's crust where rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing their mineral composition and texture to change without melting.


What is rock altered by pressure and heat?

Metamorphic rock