Metamorphic Rocks

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Which type of rock is formed when other rocks undergo extreme heat and pressure?

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Both sedimentary rocks and ingeous rocks can turn into metamorphic rocks if enough heat and pressure are applied to them.

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What determines whether a metamorphic rock is folliated or nonfolliated?

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There are 2 categories of metamorphic rocks. What is quartzite?

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Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?

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Slate is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it folilated or nonfoliated?

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Shale is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?

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Gneiss is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?

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Which metamorphic rock is commonly used to build monuments and statues?