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Time plays a crucial role in the formation of metamorphic rocks as it allows for the gradual changes in temperature, pressure, and chemical processes that alter the original rock (parent rock). Over extended periods, these conditions facilitate recrystallization, foliation, and the development of new minerals, transforming the rock's structure and composition. The longer the time under these conditions, the more pronounced the metamorphic features become, ultimately leading to the creation of distinct metamorphic rock types.
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How does metamorphic rock chang into a sedimentary rock?
A sedimentary rock changes into a metamorphic rock when there is heat, pressure, and time. -over a long period of time
How does erosion effect the rock cycle?
erosion can effect the rock cycle by turning igneouse and metamorphic rocks into sediments and eventualy turn into a sedimentary rock such as sandstone
What happens to metamorphic rock?
It is changes over time
Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
How does metamorphic rock chang into a sedimentary rock?
A sedimentary rock changes into a metamorphic rock when there is heat, pressure, and time. -over a long period of time
What can dating a metamorphic rock indicate?
Dating a metamorphic rock can indicate the time since metamorphism occurred.
What type of rock change over time?
Metamorphic rock.
What are some changes that occur when a sedimentary rock changes into a metamorphic rock?
To change a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock, you change it by time,heat, and pressure.
How does erosion effect the rock cycle?
erosion can effect the rock cycle by turning igneouse and metamorphic rocks into sediments and eventualy turn into a sedimentary rock such as sandstone
What are the way metamorphic rock Chang?
heat time pressure these can all cause a metamorphic rock to change to another type of rock such as igneous
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 happens to metamorphic rock?
It is changes over time
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
What can you find in a metamorphic rock?
in a metamorphic rock you find rock.
What process has to accure for a rock to become metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rock "meta-morphs," or changes, from other rock forms, typically sedimentary, through a combination of heat, pressure, and of course time.
Is chert a metamorphic rock?
Chert is NOT a metamorphic rock.
