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- 1hihello
- 2metamorphica result of a transformation of a pre-existing rock. The original rock is given very high heat and pressure, which causes physical and chemical changes.
- 3types of metamorphicregional metamorphic
contact metamorphic
dynamic metamorphic - 4regional metamorphicRegional metamorphism is a type of metamorphism where rock minerals and texture are changed by heat and pressure over a wide area or region.
- 5contact metamorphicmetamorphism due to contact with or proximity to an igneous intrusion.
- 6dynamic metamorphicDynamic metamorphic rocks are restricted to narrow zones adjacent to faults or thrusts.
- 7foliationthe process of splitting into thin sheets or laminae
- 8example of metamorphic rock...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- 9slate
- 10schist
- 11quartzite
- 12gneiss
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