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What process must rocks go through to become metamorphic rocks?
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For metamorphic rock to become igneous rock what steps are necessary?
Metamorphic rock can not become igneous rock, however igneous rock can become metamorphic. This process happens over time as the rocks are shifted, compressed and heated by the Earth.
Can you melt metamorphic rocks?
no, the process only happens to igneous rocks
Can an igneous rock become metamorphic?
Yes,so can sedimentary rocks and even other metamorphic rocks.
What cause rocks to change form and become metamorphic rocks?
heat and pressure
What process helps change metamorphic and igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks?
Weathing and erosion.
What process must sedimentary rocks undergo to become metamorphic?
Metamorphism
Which rocks can become metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become a metamorphic rock through a process called metamorphism. This includes sedimentary rocks, such as shale and limestone, as well as igneous rocks, like granite and basalt. The transformation occurs when the rocks are subjected to high heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust.
Changed rocks are called?
Changed rocks are called metamorphic. Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock types, in a process called metamorphism, through the use of heat and pressure.Metamorphic rocks
What type of rocks can become metamorphic?
All rock types can be changed through metamorphism.
What type of rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
What happens to rocks that are pushed under earth's surface and become hotter and experience more pressure?
They become exposed to deformation in a process called metamorphism, and become metamorphic rocks.
For metamorphic rock to become igneous rock what steps are necessary?
Metamorphic rock can not become igneous rock, however igneous rock can become metamorphic. This process happens over time as the rocks are shifted, compressed and heated by the Earth.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Whats the process of change sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?
The process of sedimentary rocks altering to metamorphic rocks is called metamorphosis.
How are metamorfic rocks formed?
formed by immense heat and pressure
Can metamorphic rocks from from other metamorphic rocks?
Yes. Most likely it would become a metamorphic rock of higher grade. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock. With increased heat and pressure it will become schist, a high grade metamorphic rock.
Can you melt metamorphic rocks?
no, the process only happens to igneous rocks
