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What type of rock forms most often near active volcano?
Most often, igneous rocks such as basalt and andesite form near active volcanoes. These rocks are created by the solidification of magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a texture.?
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
Are metamorphic rocks forms only by igneous rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from any type of rock, including sedimentary and igneous rocks. The key factor is that existing rocks undergo changes in texture, mineralogy, or chemical composition due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.
What types of rocks are near active volcanoes and why?
When lava cools, it forms what is known as an extrusive igneous rock. Volcanoes are also associated with alteration from heat and fluids. Therefore you would expect to find extrusive rocks as well as altered rocks.
Magma that is rejected during a volcanic eruption forms igneous rocks?
Magma that is ejected during a volcanic eruption forms extrusive igneous rocks. They are also referred to as volcanic rocks.
What type of rock forms most often near active volcano?
Most often, igneous rocks such as basalt and andesite form near active volcanoes. These rocks are created by the solidification of magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.
What type of rock forms most often near an active volcano?
The most common type of rock that forms near an active volcano is igneous rock. This type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Examples include basalt, andesite, and rhyolite.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a texture.?
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a texture?
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
What sedimentation process forms stalactites?
Sediments in sedimentary rocks are often caused by precipitation.
Are metamorphic rocks forms only by igneous rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from any type of rock, including sedimentary and igneous rocks. The key factor is that existing rocks undergo changes in texture, mineralogy, or chemical composition due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.
Type of Rock forms in layers?
Sedimentary rocks, and foliated metamorphic rocks form in layers.
What types of rocks are near active volcanoes and why?
When lava cools, it forms what is known as an extrusive igneous rock. Volcanoes are also associated with alteration from heat and fluids. Therefore you would expect to find extrusive rocks as well as altered rocks.
What do Metamorphic rocks result from?
Metamorphic rocks result from the alteration of existing rocks due to high temperature, pressure, and/or the presence of chemically active fluids. This process typically occurs deep within the Earth's crust where rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing them to recrystallize and reorganize into new forms.
What kind of rocks forms by recrystallization?
sedimentary rocks
Are rocks life forms?
No. Rocks are not alive in any sense.
What forms when rocks or minerals partially or completely melt?
Lava and magma are two forms of melted rocks
