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NOTES: Chapter 5.3 – Metamorphic Rocks & The Rock Cycle
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Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been altered due to
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The original rock is called the
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The metamorphosed rock is known as the
Parent Rock Example
Daughter Rock Example
(May be igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic)
(Metamorphic rock)
Sandstone (Sedimentary)
Limestone (Sedimentary)
Granite (Igneous)
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During alteration, rocks are
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Layering, or
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Minerals align themselves
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Not all metamorphic rocks display foliation
, within metamorphic rocks appears when rocks
to the direction of pressure
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NOTES: Chapter 5.3 – Metamorphic Rocks & The Rock Cycle
There are two types of metamorphism:
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2.
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Regional metamorphism is widespread and occurs during
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Rocks in this area experience high
and high
Contact metamorphism affects rocks
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These rocks experience high heat but low pressure
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Rocks are gradually changing and do not remain the same forever
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The
describes how one type of rock can transform into
another type through geological processes.