Gneiss is formed when granite undergoes the process of metamorphism.
What geologic process can change granite to gneiss.
Which of the following is not one of the three major classes of rock.
During this transformation clay particles in shale transform into micas and increase in size.
Sedimentary you answered correctly.
Heat and pressure d.
Regional metamorphism can transform shale into slate then phyllite then schist and finally into gneiss.
What geologic process can change granite igneous rock into gneiss metamorpic rock.
What element is missing from this diagram of the rock cycle.
Glassy surface you answered correctly.
What geologic process changes pieces of rocks minerals and other material into sedimentary rock.
Melting you answered correctly.
What geologic process can change granite igneous rock into gneiss metamorphic rock.
Heat and pressure d.
Which characteristic is found in sedimentary rocks.
Compacting and cementing b.
What geologic process can change granite into gneiss.
Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock which is characterized by its unique foliation.
Gneiss can form in several different ways.
The most common path begins with shale which is a sedimentary rock.
What geologic process changes pieces of rock minerals and other materials into sedimentary rock.
What type of process can change any type of rock into sediments.
Granite is an intrusive igneous rock meaning that it forms from magma below the earth s surface.
What geological process can change granite igneous rock into gneiss metamorphic rock.
Compacting and cementing b.