6 Questions
What type of metamorphism is caused by the intrusion of magma into rock layers?
Contact metamorphism
What property generally increases in metamorphic rocks compared to the original rock?
Hardness
What type of rock can turn into marble through metamorphism?
Limestone
What type of metamorphism is caused by magma intruding into rock layers?
Contact metamorphism
What happens to the crystal structure and density of rocks during metamorphism?
They change
What type of rock does limestone typically transform into through metamorphism?
Marble
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