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What conditions are required to create metamorphic rocks?
What conditions are required to create metamorphic rocks?
Heat above 150°C, pressure above 1.5x 10^8 Pa or 1480 atm, or both heat and pressure
What types of rocks can become metamorphic rocks?
What types of rocks can become metamorphic rocks?
Sedimentary and igneous rocks
Give two examples of metamorphic rocks.
Give two examples of metamorphic rocks.
Marble and slate
How are metamorphic rocks different from sedimentary rocks in terms of hardness?
How are metamorphic rocks different from sedimentary rocks in terms of hardness?
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What is the process that constantly forms and erodes all rock types in the Earth's crust?
What is the process that constantly forms and erodes all rock types in the Earth's crust?
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What are the original types of rocks that formed the Earth's crust?
What are the original types of rocks that formed the Earth's crust?
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