1. Sedimentary Rocks
Chapter 3-3
Metamorphic Rock
3.4

2. Metamorphic Rock 3.4 All metamorphic rock forms from other rock
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Metamorphic Rock 3.4
What are the 2 types of Metamorphic Rocks?
Formation of Metamorphic Rock
All metamorphic rock forms from other rock
Heat and pressure causes some minerals to change into other minerals
minerals can also change shape or separate into parallel bands that give the rock a layered appearance

3. Sedimentary Rocks 3.3 Types of Metamorphic Rock
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Types of Metamorphic Rock
Contact Metamorphism is when a small area or rock is changed by the magmas heat

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Regional Metamorphism occurs over large areas over thousands of square kilometers during periods of high tectonic activity
Types of Metamorphic Rock

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Classification of Metamorphic Rock
Foliated Rocks are metamorphic rocks that are arranged in planes or bands

6. Sedimentary Rocks 3.3 Nonfoliated Rocks you guessed it are rocks
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Sedimentary Rocks 3.3
Classification of Metamorphic Rock
Nonfoliated Rocks you guessed it are rocks
without bands or aligned minerals