Metamorphic Rock

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The rock that forms when existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemicals

Real World Example

Imagine trying to transform your messy room into a neat, organized space without adding or removing anything. This is akin to how a metamorphic rock forms, where existing rock is transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes without adding new materials. Just as tidying up your room involves rearranging and changing the state of what's already there, metamorphic rocks are created by altering the structure and composition of existing rocks through natural forces, resulting in a “neat” new rock form.

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Metamorphic Rock Definition Explained
Metamorphic Rock explained

Practice Version

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