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What process changes metamorphic rocks into sedimentary rocks?
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∙ 12y ago
Subduction and high pressure.
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Subduction and high pressure.
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∙ 8y agoBurial changes is the first step in transforming sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks. As a rock is buried in the crust, it is subjected to heat and pressure, which makes it harder and changes some of its properties.
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∙ 12y agoThe process of sedimentary rocks changing to metamorphic rocks is called metamorphosis.
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What process must sedimentary rocks undergo to become metamorphic?
Metamorphism
What are the similarities between sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks?
They are both rocks
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
metamorphic
Metamorphic rocks that don't have layers?
Sedimentary rocks have layers, not metamorphic rocks.
How do igneous rocks from into a sedimentary rock?
igneous rocks mix with metamorphic rocks and they combine together to make a sedimentary rock. the three themes of science rocks are metamorphic,igneous, and sedimentary.
Whats the process of change sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?
The process of sedimentary rocks altering to metamorphic rocks is called metamorphosis.
Can metamorphic rocks be formed from changes in igneous sedimentary or other metamorphic rocks?
yes
What rocks changes its form from once igneous or sedimentary?
metamorphic
What changes other types of rock to metamorphic?
Heating and pressurization changes igneous and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rock.
Which process changes metamorphic rocks into sedimentary rock?
Weathering and erosion of the weather materials, their transport and deposition as new sediments.
Why do mineralogists call this a rock cycle?
A cycle mean something which continue changing. In a rock cycle, the three types of rocks - Igneous rocks changes to Sedimentary rocks wich changes to Metamorphic rocks. These metamorphic rocks can cange into sedimentary rocks by suitable conditions
What process helps change metamorphic and igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks?
Weathing and erosion.
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
What is the process called where igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rocks are changed by heat or pressure?
Your question contains part of the answer, 'metamorphic' rocks are the product of this process and the process is called Metamorphism - the solid-state recrystallization of pre-existing rocks as a result of changes in heat, pressure, and/or introduction of fluids.
What features of metamorphic rocks do not occur in sedimentary rocks?
The features are metamorphic rock changes can occur over very large areas
What process must sedimentary rocks undergo to become metamorphic?
Metamorphism
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
