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Metamorphic Rocks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do metamorphic rocks form? | They are formed by excessive heat and pressure. Mineral grains melt and cool, realign themselves. |
| What does foliated mean? | Mineral Grains in bands or layers |
| What does non-foliated mean? | Mineral grains showing no banding/layers. |
| What is a parent rock? | Before excessive heat and pressur. |
| What is a daughter rock? | After excessive heat and pressure, current metamorphic rock. |
| Who is the parent ot marble? | Limestone |
| Who is the parent tp Quartzite? | Sandstone |
| WHo is the parent to Slate? | Shale |
| Who is the parent to Gneiss? | White Granite |
| What is Schist? | The transitional stage. |