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Which metamorphism condition causes the greatest amount of change in rock?
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What are two processes to cause metamorphism?
what are the physical conditions that causes metamorphism?
What is the process called other than heat that causes metamorphism?
pressure.
What occurs when heat from nearby magma causes changes in the surrounding rocks?
intrusive metamorphism
What limits the maximum temperatures possible in metamorphism?
The maximum temperature that creates metamorphism is the temperature just below that which causes a rock to melt. Once a rock melts, then solidifies, it is considered an igneous rock.
What is 2 types of metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are formed by the process of extreme heat, pressure and other chemicals. Two types of metamorphism are dynamic which makes the pressure and extreme heat and thermal which is caused by the heat of magma from a volcanic eruption.
What causes contact metamorphism?
contact metamorphism occurs when hot magma bakes rocks
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What is the process other than heat that causes metamorphism?
pressure.
What are two processes to cause metamorphism?
what are the physical conditions that causes metamorphism?
What is the process called other than heat that causes metamorphism?
pressure.
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What occurs when heat from nearby magma causes changes in the surrounding rocks?
intrusive metamorphism
What are two sources of heat and pressure that causes metamorphism?
maybe heat can make have the pressure
Why are metamorphic rocks formed by contact metamorphism usually not as dense as those formed by regional metamorphism?
Contact metamorphism does not cause profound compaction, which is the reduction in size of the spaces between mineral particles due to increases in pressure. Regional metamorphism causes compaction and possibly recrystallization, increasing the density of the rock.
What limits the maximum temperatures possible in metamorphism?
The maximum temperature that creates metamorphism is the temperature just below that which causes a rock to melt. Once a rock melts, then solidifies, it is considered an igneous rock.
If metamorphism causes a rock to melt would the rock that results still be consider a metamorphic rock?
=== === Metamorphism does not cause a rock to melt. If a rock melts, then solidifies, it is by definition an igneous rock. There are rocks called granulites which represent the highest grade of metamorphism, and some may have experienced a partialmelting.
Why is rock weathering reduced in the desert?
Water causes the greatest amount of weathering, especially flowing water. Water is scarce in deserts.
