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What is the process called when a sedimentary rock or an igneous rock becomes a metamorphic rock in the rock cycle?

The process is known as metamorphism. This involves the transformation of existing rock types (sedimentary or igneous) due to changes in temperature, pressure, and/or chemical processes, resulting in the formation of new metamorphic rocks.


Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks through the process of heat and pressure, but they are more commonly associated with forming from existing metamorphic or sedimentary rocks. Igneous rocks can indirectly contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks by heating up and altering surrounding rocks, leading to the formation of new metamorphic rocks.


Name four types of rocks?

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, and extraterrestrial.


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.


Can igneous rock be formed into a metamorphic rock?

An igneous rock can be metamorphosed (changed) into a metamorphic rock but will no longer be an igneous rock. An igneous body can be intruded into metamorphic rocks but will still be an igneous rock that is different from the surrounding metamorphic rocks. Ethier answer work depending on how the question is read.

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What is the process called when a sedimentary rock or an igneous rock becomes a metamorphic rock in the rock cycle?

The process is known as metamorphism. This involves the transformation of existing rock types (sedimentary or igneous) due to changes in temperature, pressure, and/or chemical processes, resulting in the formation of new metamorphic rocks.


Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks through the process of heat and pressure, but they are more commonly associated with forming from existing metamorphic or sedimentary rocks. Igneous rocks can indirectly contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks by heating up and altering surrounding rocks, leading to the formation of new metamorphic rocks.


Does an igneous rock have to go through the sedimentary process in order to become metamorphic?

No, it doesn't.


What process helps change metamorphic and igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks?

Weathing and erosion.


Name four types of rocks?

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, and extraterrestrial.


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.


Can igneous rock be formed into a metamorphic rock?

An igneous rock can be metamorphosed (changed) into a metamorphic rock but will no longer be an igneous rock. An igneous body can be intruded into metamorphic rocks but will still be an igneous rock that is different from the surrounding metamorphic rocks. Ethier answer work depending on how the question is read.


The process by which metamorphic rock changes to igneous begins with What?

It begins with melting.


What process must take place to change igneous or sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock?

Heat and pressure


In order to form magma what must happen to sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rocks?

In order to form magma, sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous rocks must be exposed to high temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth's crust. This process causes the rocks to partially melt, forming molten rock called magma.


What are two ways sedimentary and igneous rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks?

Increase the pressure and temperature by burying them; or heat them with an igneous intrusion.


What process changes a sedimentary rock into a igneous rock?

melting and crystalization