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5. How are metamorphic rocks formed? Why are they layered​

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Answered by anirudhr88
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Metamorphic rocks start off as igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks. These rocks are changed when heat or pressure alters the existing rock's physical or chemical make up. ... Extreme pressure may also lead to the formation of foliation, or flat layers in rocks that form as the rocks are squeezed by pressure.

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by intense heat, intense pressure, or by the action of watery hot fluids (metamorphism). Any of the rock types in the rock cycle can be metamorphosed, or changed into a metamorphic rock (metamorphic rock can be metamorphosed again).Metamorphic rocks start off as igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks. These rocks are changed when heat or pressure alters the existing rock's physical or chemical make up. ... Extreme pressure may also lead to the formation of foliation, or flat layers in rocks that form as the rocks are squeezed by pressure.

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