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Give an example of rocks formed by heat and pressure. - Geography

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Give an example of rocks formed by heat and pressure.

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Marble and slate are metamorphic rocks. They are formed when existing rocks (like limestone or shale) are subjected to great heat and pressure inside the earth. This heat and pressure change their structure and make them hard, compact, and more durable. For example, limestone becomes marble under heat and pressure, while shale turns into slate.

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Chapter 6: Rocks - EXERCISES [Page 65]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Rocks
EXERCISES | Q IV. 2. (d) iii. | Page 65
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