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What will determine if a rock becomes an igneous or metamorphic rock?
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Geological processes form rocks. Igneous rocks are made from magmas. Metamorphic rocks are made by changing the physical environment of a previously existing rock.
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How can igneous rock change?
An igneous rock, just like any other rock, can be changed through metamorphic, igneous, and/or sedimentary processes. When exposed to high temp. and pressure, igneous becomes metamorphic. When re-melted, it becomes igneous again. When weathered/eroded, it becomes sedimentary.
Describe an alternate pathway within a rock cycle?
one starts at igneous rock and goes through metamorphism and becomes a metamorphic rock.another is a sedimentary rock goes through meltingand becomes magma
How does a metamorphic rock become igneous?
by going under heat and pressure
What rock is formed when sandstone is exposed to heat and pressure?
Igneous rocks-after having the chance to cool down after a melt (metamorphic rocks need pressure as well)
Which which mars rock contains fossils sedimentary igneous or metamorphic sedementary igneous or metamorphic.?
igneous
How metamorphic rock turns into igneous?
Metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock when it is melted, then solidifies.
What happens when metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock?
Metamorphic rock continues to heat and eventually melts and becomes igneous rocks.
What is a name of a sedimentary rock that becomes igneous?
metamorphic
How can an Igneous rock change?
An igneous rock, just like any other rock, can be changed through metamorphic, igneous, and/or sedimentary processes. When exposed to high temp. and pressure, igneous becomes metamorphic. When re-melted, it becomes igneous again. When weathered/eroded, it becomes sedimentary.
How can igneous rock change?
An igneous rock, just like any other rock, can be changed through metamorphic, igneous, and/or sedimentary processes. When exposed to high temp. and pressure, igneous becomes metamorphic. When re-melted, it becomes igneous again. When weathered/eroded, it becomes sedimentary.
What makes a sedimentary or igneous rock form to a metamorphic rock?
heat and pressure is applied to the rock and it becomes a metamorphic rock.
How can a metomorphic rock become an igneous rock?
Metamorphic rocks underground melt to become magma. When a volcano erupts, magma flows out of it. As the lava cools it hardens and becomes igneous rock.
What happens to a sedimentary rock after weathering?
I becomes sediments again or becomes igneous or metamorphic rock
What happens to igneous rock in intense heat and pressure?
The rock becomes a metamorphic rock
Can a metamorphic rock become a extrusive igneous rock?
Yes because, when it melts and cools off then, it becomes an igneous rock.
What happens to the energy inside the rock as metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock?
Metamorphic rocks gain enegry as they are melted by magma and then lose energy as they cool into igneous rocks.
Describe an alternate pathway within a rock cycle?
one starts at igneous rock and goes through metamorphism and becomes a metamorphic rock.another is a sedimentary rock goes through meltingand becomes magma
