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What are known as metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by the complete change of texture of rocks through volcanism and diastrophism. When igneous or sedimentary rocks are buried deep inside the Earth, they face high heat and pressure. This changes their minerals and structure, creating new rocks with different properties.

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पाठ 6: Rocks - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ६४]

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मॉर्निंग स्टार Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
पाठ 6 Rocks
EXERCISES | Q II. 15. i. | पृष्ठ ६४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Fill in the blank
Sedimentary rocks are formed from _____________ accumulated over long periods.


Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten rock called magma


Write True or False. Rewrite the false statement correctly :
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks.


Classify the following rocks by selecting the correct option given below:

Gneiss


Describe the process that leads to exfoliation.


What processes are involved in the formation of Igneous Rocks?


State the types of rocks for the formation of which the following process is involved.

Accumulation takes place over long periods of time in seas, lakes and streams.


Classify the following rock: Gneiss


Classify the following rock: Quartzite


Fill in the blanks

______ rocks are formed by the deposition of shells and skeletons of organism.


Give one term for the following statement:

Formed when mud layers compacted under great pressure composing 80% of this rock.


Which one of the following is the most widespread most and productive category of soil.


Statement (1): Sedimentary rocks consist of many layers.

Statement (2): Sedimentary rocks are formed by the sediments deposited at different points of time.


Kola sample title is located in ______.


What are metamorphic rocks?


Igneous Rocks are ______ rocks.


Parent Rock is converted to loose Rock by ______.


______ refer to rock in Greek.


Intrusive Igneous rocks are also called ______ rocks.


Match the following:

Group 'A' Group 'B'
A. Granite 1. Bedrock
B. Soil layer 2. Plutonic rock
C. Barren island 3. Strip farming
D. Soil conservation 4. Active Volcano

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