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Metamorphic Rocks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| foliated | metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged in parallel layers of bands |
| nonfoliated | metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged randomly |
| shale forms... | slate |
| limestone forms... | marble |
| basalt, granite, or shale forms... | schist |
| sandstone forms... | quartzite |
| granite forms... | gneiss |
| What two forces can change any rock into a metamorphic rock? | heat and pressure |
| What are two characteristics of marble that make it useful? | a fine, even grain that can be cut into thin slabs or carved into many shapes, it is also easy to polish. |
| What are two uses of marble? | buildings and statues |
| What are two characteristics of slate that make it useful? | foliated and splits easily into flat pieces, it also comes in a variety of colors. |
| What are two uses of slate? | flooring and roofing |