Metamorphic Rocks
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Metamorphic RocksQuestions
- What are some examples of metamorphic rocks?
- How does contact metamorphism differ from regional metamorphism?
- What is regional metamorphism?
- Why is contact metamorphism associated with igneous intrusions?
- How is foliation related to the dominant regional stresses?
- What is a metamorhpic rock and how are they formed?
- How is foliation formed in metamorphic rocks and what can it tell you about the conditions of metamorphism?
- How are metamorphic rocks classified?
- What are the characteristics of foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?
- Which mineral is commonly found in the three metamorphic rocks slate, schist, and gneiss?
- How does a metamorphic rock change into another type of metamorphic rock.?
- Why are metamorphic rocks harder than igneous and sedimentary rocks?
- What metamorphic rocks are formed from shale?
- How does weathering affect metamorphic rocks?
- How do metamorphic rocks change into magma?
- How can metamorphic rocks become sedimentary rocks?
- Where do metamorphic rocks form?
- What are some examples of uses for metamorphic rocks?
- How does heat and pressure affect metamorphic rocks?
- What metamorphic rocks are likely to contain garnet?
- How is a foliated metamorphic rock different from a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
- Which type of rock forms when a rock is heated or squeezed?
- What is the distance, measured along a great circle, between locations at #(34^o N, 34^o W) and (34^ S, 34^o E)#?
- How are metamorphic rocks made?
- What are some uses of granite?
- How do geologists classify metamorphic rock?
- Where does the melting occur that forms metamorphic rocks?
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- Which metamorphic rock has an even grain and can be cut into thin slabs or easily carved?
- How to turn metamorphic rocks into igneous rock?
- How do metamorphic rocks change into sedimentary rocks?