Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks: Metamorphism
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Geography
Physics
Chemistry
4th Grade - 11th Grade
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Science Resource Description
This video explains how heat, pressure and chemical reactions may transform one type of rock into another. The formation and classification of metamorphic and igneous rocks is highlighted. Other terminology includes: extrusive rock, intrusive rock, lava, magma, contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, foliated, non-foliated, basalt, and parent rock.