Science 4-6 How are metamorphic rocks formed?

At what temperature do rocks melt into magma?

Over 800 degrees celsius

Why are metamorphic rocks called changed rock?

because minerals in rocks go through a chemical change when they are heated up.

At what temperature do minerals chemical change?

between 100 degrees and 800 degrees celsius.

When rocks are heated, the minerals in the rocks go through a _______________change

chemical

Pressure is a ______________that pushes against an object

force

pressure

force that pushes against an object

Great pressure inside the earth changes the ____________of minerals

form

Minerals in deeply buried rocks are flattened by great______________

pressure

Igneous and sedimentary rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks by__________________

heat & pressure

Heat inside the earth bakes rocks and changes the minerals in them (T/F)

True

The minerals in rocks can be changed by the heat and chemical solutions in_____________________

magma