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    Metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and pressure without melting, changing the composition and structure of existing rocks. Regional metamorphism occurs over large geographic areas like mountains, while contact metamorphism happens over smaller areas where rocks come into contact with magma. Key identifying features of metamorphic rocks include being dark red in color and shiny or flaky in appearance.

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    Metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and pressure without melting, changing the composition and structure of existing rocks. Regional metamorphism occurs over large geographic areas like mountains, while contact metamorphism happens over smaller areas where rocks come into contact with magma. Key identifying features of metamorphic rocks include being dark red in color and shiny or flaky in appearance.

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    Metamorphic Rocks

    Rocks & Minerals Notes: Page 10

    How are metamorphic


    rocks formed?

    MELTING DOES NOT OCCUR!

    What is the difference


    between
    Regional and Contact

    Large geographic area


    Example:
    where mountains form

    small geographic area


    Example:
    when rocks come in
    contact with magma

    Key Identifying Features of


    Metamorphic Rocks

    Dark
    Red
    Color
    Shiny,
    flaky

    Please Answer the Questions on Page


    11
    Using Your Earth Science Reference
    Tables.

    The Answers (Page


    11):
    1. Gneiss
    2. Quartzite
    3. Sandstone
    Shale
    Limestone

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