How are metamorphic rocks made?
Metamorphic rocks are formed from heat and pressure of an existing igneous or sedimentary rock.
What is the appearance of sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks appear as strata and a mix of different particles.
How are metamorphic and igneous rocks alike?
Metamorphic rocks can be made from an already existing igneous rock.
Why do rocks matter?
Rocks have been used by us humans for millions of years. From early tools and weapons to various construction materials.
Igneous rocks are found in what particular area?
Northern Canada
What is the appearance of a metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rocks have bending layers and squished grains.
What are sedimentary rocks comprised of?
Sediments that are deposited out of ice, wind, air, gravity or water.
What is the Taj Mahal made out of?
The Taj Mahal is made completely out of marble.
What is a mineral?
A mineral is a naturally occurring substance that is usually solid, inorganic and has a crystal structure.
What is the texture of an igneous rock?
Igneous rocks have bubbles, a glassy appearance and coarse grains.
What kind of changes does the metamorphic rock start as a stage of forming?
Metamorphic rocks can have physical and chemical changes to the original rock.
What does Frost Wedging have to do with sedimentary rocks?
As sedimentary rocks for water always seems to find it's way in the formation of that particular rock. As that water freezes, the ice could start to break. Since that water now ice is in every crevasse. As that frozen ice starts to crack and break the rock breaks with it because the frozen ice was the component that we holding the rock together.
What is a rock?
A rock is a naturally occurring solid mass of minerals. Rocks are classified based upon the way they are formed.
What kind of rock is this?
Metamorphic!!!!!!!!
Are igneous rocks made up of magma or lava?
Cooled and hardened lava.