Question

why are metamorphic rocks so called

Answer 1

Metamorphic rocks are so called because they are always beginners and other type of Rock weight from stomach decrease in the original rock is replaced by the mineral mica. Metamorphic rock can originate not only as igneous and sedimentary rock but also other types of Metamorphic rock.

Answer 2

under conditions of intense heat and pressure existing rocks metamorphose,or change completely into new kinds of rocks.such rocks are called metamorphic rocks. the word metamorphic is derived from the Greek word meta which means ‘change’ and morphe which means ‘form’.





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