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What causes sedimentary and igneous rocks to change?
Sedimentary rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure, while igneous rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks through the same process. Both types of rocks can also be weathered and eroded, leading to the formation of new sedimentary rocks.
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.
Name the 3 kinds of rocks?
The three main types of rocks are igneous, formed from cooling lava or magma; sedimentary, formed from compressed layers of sediment; and metamorphic, formed from existing rocks that undergo high heat and pressure.
One of two ways that sedimentary and igneous rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks?
Sedimentary rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure, typically from tectonic forces or deep burial. Igneous rocks can also be metamorphosed through increased temperature and pressure, causing mineral recrystallization and the development of new textures and structures.
What are crystals igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?
Crystals can form in all three types of rocks. Igneous rocks, like granite, form from the cooling and solidification of magma. Sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, can contain crystals that formed from precipitation of minerals in water. Metamorphic rocks, like marble, can have crystals that grew under extreme heat and pressure.
Igneous and sedimentary rocks are exposed to extreme pressure and heat They will most likely form?
If igneous rocks are exposed to extreme pressure and heat, they are likely to recrystallize into new igneous rocks. On the other hand, if sedimentary rocks are exposed to extreme pressure and heat, they are likely to metamorphose into metamorphic rocks.
How was metamorphic made?
an igneous or sedimentary rock that is changed by heat or pressure
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 causes sedimentary and igneous rocks to change?
Sedimentary rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure, while igneous rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks through the same process. Both types of rocks can also be weathered and eroded, leading to the formation of new sedimentary rocks.
How can an igneous change into a metamorphic then into a sedimentary rock?
yo bro I got u igneous turns into metamorphic because of extreme pressure and temperature and metamorphic turns into sedimentary rock because through weathering and erosion
How did metamorphic rocks get to be on the earth today?
Metamorphic rocks are older sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic changed by pressure and temperature.
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.
Can high pressure can change an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock?
No, high pressure alone cannot change an igneous rock into sedimentary rock; however, the reverse is true. High pressure can change sedimentary rock into igneous rock.
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 rocks are changed by high tempatures and high pressure?
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can be changed by high temperatures and pressure, and the resultant rock is called metamorphic, because its form has been changed.
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.
