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metamorphic rocks are formed in earths crust not on the surface

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What are examples of metomorphic rocks?

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What two factors cause rocks to become metomorphic rocks?

Heat, Pressure, Magma, and the crust from the Earth.


Describe can metomorphic rock are classified what are the characteristics of rocks in each of these classifications?

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What are two examples of Metomorphic rocks?

Slate and marble are examples of metamorphic rocks. Other metamorphic rocks include gneiss, schist, and quartzite. All metamorphic rocks are formed from other rock types.


Where and under what conditions are metomorphic rocks formed?

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What type of rock is shist?

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How are metomorphic rocks changed?

Metamorphic rocks are changed through heat, pressure, and/or fluids altering their mineral structure and texture. This process usually occurs deep within the Earth's crust where temperatures and pressures are high.


A metomorphic rock formed from sandstone?

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Is limestone sedimentary igneous or metomorphic?

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Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks


Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks