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Metamorphic rocks can undergo further metamorphism through additional heat and pressure. They can also be melted, then cooled, and become igneous rock. They can also erode and become components of sedimentary rocks.
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Which characteristic of rocks tends to increase as the rocks are metamorphosed?
Density
Do the changes in rocks due to heat and pressure result in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
Yes. A rock is said to be metamorphosed when it undergoes a change due to heat and/or pressure.
What is Supracrustal rocks?
Supracrustal rocks are those sedimentary or volcanic rocks deposited or formed over the basement rocks which were later metamorphosed.
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.
What rock is made of other rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are made from weathered down materials, often rocks, so they can be argued that they come from other rocks. Metamorphic rocks are formed from pre-existing rocks; these rocks go under extreme heat and pressure. In conclusion, metamorphic rocks are definitely made from other rocks, and sedimentary rocks are sometimes made from other rocks. Sedimentary rocks are always made of other rocks,extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks as well as metamorphic rocks are weathered and eroded by agents like water , wind and sunlight and are stratified and compacted to form sedimentary rocks. Hence, even if metamorphic rocks are made from rocks, sedimentary rocks are definitely made from other rocks. Eg: sedimentary rock shale gets metamorphosed into slate and further metamorphosed into shcist which is the parent material of granite which can be effected by agents of weathering and erosion into sedimentary rocks again.
When rocks are metamorphosed the pressure causes them to become what?
Deformed, and change into metamorphic rocks.
Which rocks are metamorphic rocks?
Marble (metamorphosed limestone) Slate (metamorphosed shale) Gneiss (metamorphosed granite)
Which characteristic of rocks tends to increase as the rocks are metamorphosed?
Density
What three types of rocks can be metamorphosed into metamorphic rocks?
The 3 basic rock types are igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, which can all be changed or metamorphosed by heat and pressure.
What are 3 specific types of metamorphic rocks and what was their parent rock?
Slate--metamorphosed shale or mudstone.Phyllite--metamorphosed slate.Quartzite--metamorphosed sandstone.
Do the changes in rocks due to heat and pressure result in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
Yes. A rock is said to be metamorphosed when it undergoes a change due to heat and/or pressure.
What are metamorphic rocks made?
preexisting rocks that have been metamorphosed by cooking and crushing.
When granite rocks get metamorphosed they changes into?
marble
What is Supracrustal rocks?
Supracrustal rocks are those sedimentary or volcanic rocks deposited or formed over the basement rocks which were later metamorphosed.
List 2 ways rocks can be metamorphosed?
by heat and pressure on the rock
Can metamorphic rocks be formed from other metamorphic rocks?
Yes, in a sense. Rocks can be metamorphosed multiple times, by different geologic events.
What is the hardness of the Metamorphic rock?
Depends on which one. Diamond is a metamorphosed coal/carbon that is the hardest natural substance known. Marble is metamorphosed limestone that is much softer. It's safe to say that all metamorphosed rocks are harder than they were in their pre-metamorphosed form.
