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The continuous process by which new rock forms from old rock materials is called the?

The continuous process by which new rock forms from old rock materials is called the rock cycle. This process involves the transformation of rocks from one type to another through processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition.


How old is slate rock?

Slate rock is a type of metamorphic rock, which forms from the alteration of shale or mudstone. The age of slate rock can vary, but typically it is formed millions of years ago through heat and pressure in the Earth's crust. So, slate rock as a material can be considered quite old in geological terms.


How old is Marble rock?

Marble rock is a type of metamorphic rock formed from limestone that has undergone intense heat and pressure. It does not have a specific age because its formation process varies, but it can be millions to billions of years old, depending on the age of the original limestone.


What is the process of which new rock forms from old rocks?

There are several ways by which old rocks can become "new" rocks, all of which are described by the rock cycle. A rock, no matter what class it falls under, can become igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary. When melted and then re-cooled, a rock become igneous. When exposed to very high temperature and pressure, the rock becomes metamorphic. When weather or eroded by wind, water, etc., and then lithified (cemented together), the rock becomes sedimentary. Again, any rock can go from one class to the other, or in some cases become a new rock of the same class.


What name means rock?

Peter. It's from the Greek "petross". There may be others.