Metamorphic Rock

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What are Metamorphic Rocks classified by?

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Texture (foliated / non foliated)

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Which of these is a metamorphic rock? (pumice, sandstone, slate, coal)

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Slate

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What causes the extreme heat when metamorphic rocks are formed?

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The fiery hot magma in the Earth's mantle

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What texture best describes foliated rocks?

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Foliated

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How many main categories of metamorphic rock are there?

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2

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Define Metamorphic Rock.

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated rocks have a layered or banded appearance, while non-foliated rocks do not.

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Give an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock.

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Marble.

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What is the process called when sedimentary rocks change into metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphism.

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What role do tectonic plates play in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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The collision of tectonic plates can create heat and pressure that transform rocks.