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What type of rock's name implies that the rock has been transformed?
Metamorphic, morph mean to change.
How can sedimentary rock be transformed into igneous rock?
Heat and pressure
How can any rock be transformed into metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure transform rock to metamorphic rock.
Metamorphic Rocks form from existing rocks that have been heated and squeezed?
Yes, a metamorphic rocks is an existing rock that has been transformed via heat and pressure.
Is marble a folliated metamorphic rock?
Yes due to it being under pressure and heat. Metamorphic rock is rock that has been transformed chemically and/or physically due to extreme heat and pressure. Marble qualifies because it is composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, typically dolomite and/or calcite (think limestone) that has been transformed by the heat and pressure present when it was deep in the crust
What type of rock's name implies that the rock has been transformed?
Metamorphic, morph mean to change.
What kind of rocks that name implies that the rock has been transform?
igneous
Why is the coal found in layers?
it is a sedimentary rock which means it has been transformed from a different type of rock over millions of years :)
What rock is igneous or sedimentary rock that has been changed by extreme pressure or heat?
Igneous or sedimentary rocks that have been transformed by heat or pressure are known as metamorphic rocks.
What rock is formed when coal is transformed to metamorphic rock?
shale
How can sedimentary rock be transformed into igneous rock?
Heat and pressure
Is a marble a rock?
Yes due to it being under pressure and heat. Metamorphic rock is rock that has been transformed chemically and/or physically due to extreme heat and pressure. Marble qualifies because it is composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, typically dolomite and/or calcite (think limestone) that has been transformed by the heat and pressure present when it was deep in the crust
How can any rock be transformed into metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure transform rock to metamorphic rock.
How can sedimentary rock be transformed into metamorphic rock?
Exposure to heat and pressure
What rock is formed when conglomerate is transformed to metamorphic rock?
It is called metaconglomerate.
Metamorphic Rocks form from existing rocks that have been heated and squeezed?
Yes, a metamorphic rocks is an existing rock that has been transformed via heat and pressure.
Is marble a folliated metamorphic rock?
Yes due to it being under pressure and heat. Metamorphic rock is rock that has been transformed chemically and/or physically due to extreme heat and pressure. Marble qualifies because it is composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, typically dolomite and/or calcite (think limestone) that has been transformed by the heat and pressure present when it was deep in the crust
