Geography

Question

Checkpoint - Metamorphic Rock Identification:

1) The diagram below represents a sample of a rock.

Why would this be classified as a metamorphic rock?

Answer

This rock would be classified as a metamorphic rock because it has been changed by heat and pressure from its original form.

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to extreme heat and pressure, which causes them to change in texture, composition, and other characteristics...