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The surface of igneous rock is broken down over time through erosion processes into smaller particles and eventually sediment, it can be through different erosion processes such as water erosion.

Sedimentary rock is formed through layers and layers of sediment being deposited upon each other and the resulting pressure eventually compresses into sedimentary rock over millions of years.

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Is breccia a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?

Yes. In the rock cycle, any sedimentary rock can be transformed into a metamorphic rock due to deep burial where the rock is changed by the earth's high temperature and pressure, an exposure to a plutonic intrusion, where rocks such as granite are formed, or any other process where heat and pressure alter the composition, appearance, and classification of a rock. An igneous rock can turn into a metamorphic rock or a sedimentary rock. A metamorphic rock can turn into an igneous rock or a sedimentary rock, and a sedimentary rock can turn into an igneous rock or a metamorphic rock.


What rock is igneous or sedimentary rock that has been changed by extreme pressure or heat?

The rock that has been changed by extreme pressure or heat is called metamorphic rock. It can form from igneous, sedimentary, or existing metamorphic rocks that undergo changes in temperature and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and gneiss.


What process changes a sedimentary rock into an igneous rock?

Sedimentary rock can change intometamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Metamorphic rockcan change into igneous or sedimentary rock. Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. Magma is a hot liquid made of melted minerals.


When a sedimentary rock melts and solidifies what rock forms?

When a sedimentary rock melts, it forms an igneous rock upon solidification. This process involves the sedimentary rock going through changes in temperature and pressure, causing it to melt and re-crystallize into an igneous rock.


If sedimentary rock melt and then cool they can form what type of rock?

If sedimentary rock melts and then cools, it can form igneous rock. This process involves the melting of the sedimentary rock due to high temperature and pressure, which leads to the formation of new igneous rock as it cools and solidifies.

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When a sedimentary rock melts what type of rock forms?

Sedimentary rock can be changed into igneous rock by undergoing melting and then solidification.


Can sedimentary rock be changed into igneous rock?

If it is forced back into the molten layers of the Earth, then yes, it will become igneous rock.


Is there a sentence with the word rock cycle?

Igneous rock can weather and become sedimentary rock . Metamorphic rock can be melted in a volcano and become igneous rock. Igneous rock and sedimentary rock can be heated and pressurized to form metamorphic rock.


How was metamorphic made?

an igneous or sedimentary rock that is changed by heat or pressure


What types of rock can be changed to a metamorphic?

All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.


How can a piece of granite can be changed from an igneous rock to a sedimatery rock and then to a metaphoric?

A piece of granite can be changed from an igneous rock to a sedimentary rock, and then to a metamorphic rock as it gets buried deeper within the Earth's crust.


How are metamorphic rocks igneous rock and sedimentary rocks different?

Metamorphic rocks originate as igneous and sedimentary rocks, but have been changed by heat and pressure.


What kind of rock can changed into metamorphic rock?

Any rock, be it igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic, can be changed into a metamorphic rock through increased pressure and/or temperature.


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 is the process sedimentary to igneous?

In order to get an igneous rock from a sedimentary rock, the sedimentary rock must be melted and then that melt must crystallize.


Is a sedimentary rock an igneous rock?

No. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are three different categories of rock.