Uncover the Secrets of Chemical Sedimentary Rocks

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Questions and Answers

What is schist?

Schist is a foliated metamorphic rock that is formed from shale or mudstone.

Can metamorphic rock become sedimentary rock?

Yes, metamorphic rock can become sedimentary rock through weathering and erosion.

Can metamorphic rock melt into magma and crystallize as igneous rock?

Yes, metamorphic rock can melt into magma and crystallize as igneous rock.

Can metamorphic rock metamorphose and become a different metamorphic rock?

Yes, metamorphic rock can metamorphose and become a different metamorphic rock. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of the rock cycle?

Some examples of the rock cycle include sediments and rocks being buried over time, tectonic processes causing collisions and extreme accumulations of sediments, and metamorphism transforming sediments into metamorphic rocks. Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to a metamorphic rock if it becomes subducted into the crust?

If a metamorphic rock becomes subducted into the crust, it can melt into magma and crystallize to become an igneous rock. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an igneous rock is weathered and eroded away by rain?

If an igneous rock is weathered and eroded away by rain, its grains can become sedimentary rock again. Signup and view all the answers

What are the processes of the rock cycle?

The processes of the rock cycle include burial, weathering, erosion, metamorphism, melting, crystallization, and lithospheric pressures. Signup and view all the answers

What causes extreme accumulations of sediments?

Extreme accumulations of sediments can be caused by tectonic processes like convergent plate boundaries causing collisions. Signup and view all the answers