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Metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous, sedimentary and older metamorphic rocks that are introduced to extreme temperature and pressure. Because of the extreme temperature and pressure, rocks go through a significant chemical or physical change, turing them into metamorphic rocks.
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∙ 9y agoMetamorphic rocks are formed from igneous, sedimentary and older metamorphic rocks that are introduced to extreme temperature and pressure. Because of the extreme temperature and pressure, rocks go through a significant chemical or physical change, turing them into metamorphic rocks.
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∙ 8y agoHeat and pressure (temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C and pressures of 1500 bars
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∙ 14y agoheat preshure
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∙ 12y agoheat and pressure
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∙ 12y agoHeat and pressure.
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What process is needed to change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?
An increase in pressure and / or temperature would be needed to convert a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock.
What 2 things are needed to change a rock into metamorphic rock?
intense heat and pressure.
What helps create both metamorphic rock and sedimentary rocks?
cementation
What are the steps of the rock cycle if it starts with Sedimentary rock is pulled into Earth's interior by tectonic forces?
heat and pressure change the sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
Does heat and pressure create a metamorphic rock?
yes it does create a metamorphic rock
Sentence for metamorphic rock?
heat and pressure create metamorphic rock.
What process is needed to change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?
An increase in pressure and / or temperature would be needed to convert a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock.
How are metamorphic rock structures related to deformation?
Deformation can create metamorphic rock structures.....
Does heat help create both metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock?
Yes it makes both metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock!
What is needed for any kind of rock to become metamorphic?
Heat, for sure, and most often a combination of heat and pressure is needed for metamorphic rock creation.
What forces create metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous, sedimentary and older metamorphic rocks that are introduced to extreme temperature and pressure. Because of the extreme temperature and pressure, rocks go through a significant chemical or physical change, turing them into metamorphic rocks.
What 2 things are needed to change a rock into metamorphic rock?
intense heat and pressure.
What two things are needed to turn igneous rock into metamorphic rock?
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When forces inside earth push rock down towards the mantle what kind of rock would form?
metamorphic rock
What help create both metamorphic and sedimentary rock?
cementation
Is a metamorphic rock able to create an entire mountain range?
Yes
