Igneous
What is the aphanitic equivalent of granite?
fine-grained
How do crystalline sedimentary rocks form?
volcanic activity, cooling and solidification of magma
How does Metamorphic rocks form?
Physical or Chemical from older rocks.
what does igneous mean?
relating to or involving volcanic processes.
How are sedimentary rocks formed through physical processes?
Pieces of rock are loosened by weathering,
how does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock
The heat generated by the magma chamber
How does igneous rocks formed?
molten rock crystallizes and solidifies
what does sedimentary mean
relating to sediment.
If igneous rocks can transform into metamorphic rocks whats it called?
Metabasalt
where does igneous rocks come from?
It comes from lava or magma
How are sedimentary rocks formed through chemical processes?
chemical precipitation
What are rocks that sedimentary rocks can form as metamorphic rocks
Quartzite, slate, and marble.
how can you know if the rock is igneous
lack of fossils or grounded grains.
Why must water evaporate for sedimentary rock to form?
the evaporation process removes the water from the mineral solution
What is the most common metamorphic rock?
Gneiss