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Metamorphism is the process of changing one type of ______ into another.
Metamorphism is the process of changing one type of ______ into another.
rock
Contact metamorphism is caused by an increase in ______.
Contact metamorphism is caused by an increase in ______.
heat
Regional metamorphism is caused by an increase in ______.
Regional metamorphism is caused by an increase in ______.
pressure
Metamorphic rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing ______.
Metamorphic rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing ______.
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The word Metamorphic is a Greek word which means “to ______ form”.
The word Metamorphic is a Greek word which means “to ______ form”.
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Metamorphism
- Metamorphism is the process of changing one type of rock into another.
- Contact metamorphism occurs due to an increase in temperature.
- Regional metamorphism is caused by an increase in pressure and temperature.
- Metamorphic rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing rocks.
- The term "Metamorphic" originates from the Greek word, meaning "to change form".
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