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Metamorphic Rocks Rocks & Minerals Notes: Page 10

Metamorphic Rocks Rocks & Minerals Notes: Page 10. ©Mark Place, 2009-2010 www.LearnEarthScience.com. Metamorphic Rocks. Key Concept #1. How are metamorphic rocks formed?. Please go to the "Rock Cycle" on Page 6 of the ESRTS. extreme heat and/or pressure. Metamorphic Rocks.

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Metamorphic Rocks Rocks & Minerals Notes: Page 10

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  1. Metamorphic RocksRocks & Minerals Notes: Page 10 ©Mark Place, 2009-2010 www.LearnEarthScience.com

  2. Metamorphic Rocks Key Concept #1 How are metamorphic rocks formed? Please go to the "Rock Cycle" on Page 6 of the ESRTS extreme heat and/or pressure

  3. Metamorphic Rocks Key Concept #2 If melting occurs, it is classified as an MELTING DOES NOT OCCUR! Igneous Rock

  4. Metamorphic Rocks: Key Concept #3 What is the difference between Regional and Contact Metamorphism?

  5. Regional Metamorphism Large geographic area Example: where mountains form

  6. Contact Metamorphism small geographic area Example: when rocks come in contact with magma

  7. Metamorphic Rocks: Key Concept #4 Key Identifying Features of Metamorphic Rocks

  8. Foliation Image #1 Image #2 banding of minerals usually black and white Image #3

  9. Distorted Structure folded layers Image #3 Image #1 Image #2

  10. Key Identifier Minerals Dark Red Color Garnet Shiny, flaky Mica

  11. Please Answer the Questions on Page 11Using Your Earth Science Reference Tables.

  12. Answers on the Next Page

  13. The Answers (Page 11):1. Gneiss 2. Quartzite3. Sandstone Shale Limestone Stop and complete the Metamorphic Rock Lab

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