Metamorphic Rock Notes
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Metamorphic means ________________________________________
________ rock types can become metamorphic rocks.
Can form when…
Form new minerals and textures _________________ melting.
Temperature and pressure ________________ with depth below the Earth’s surface.
Hot fluids flowing below the surface can…
______________________ - rock that undergoes metamorphosis.
Metamorphic rocks are classified by
Two Groups of Metamorphic Rocks based on Texture
1. Foliated Metamorphic Rocks
2. Nonfoliated Metamorphic rocks
Complete the following chart with examples of each type
Foliated
Nonfoliated
Directions: Use pages 101-102 in your book to complete the following chart.
Metamorphic Rock
Slate
Schist
Gneiss
Marble
Quartzite
Parent Rock
Texture (foliated or
non-foliated)
Appearance/Minerals
Present