Metamorphic rocks

Question 1

Metamorphic rocks

Answer 1

form when sedimentary and igneous rocks are altered through heat and pressure, but do not melt in the process

Question 2

Examples of metamorphic rocks include

Answer 2

slate and marble

Question 3

Metamorphic rocks features

Answer 3

Have a crystalline structure

Are often folded and faulted

Are more resistant than sedimentary rock and less resistant than igneous rocks

The crystals have a parallel arrangement (foliation) which means they are weaker than igneous rocks