Geological Society - The Rock Cycle
rock cycle What are the Steps of the Rock Cycle? Metamorphic transition
metamorphic rock,
(2) sedimentary rocks and (3) metamorphic rocks. Rocks are never actually
Metamorphic rock: a rock formed under heat and pressure from another kind of
The Rock Cycle
Magma is usually the start of this cycle. Igneous rock
Metamorphic rock forms when heat and pressure from under the Earth's crust
The rock cycle
and sometimes sedimentary and metamorphic rocks can be uplifted and
Rock Cycle –Metamorphic, Igneous Rock Formation - Bowens Reaction Series
Generally speaking, the metamorphic phase of the rock cycle
The rock cycle. Click it to view larger and then scroll down for the key.
Sometimes, metamorphic rocks are formed when rocks are close to some molten
metamorphic rock must melt, and then cool.
Click on a rock type to
The cycle shows the three major groups of rocks: igneous (cooled magma),
Three general types of rocks occur on the surfaces and within the crusts of
Metamorphic: banded-distorted structure (Metamorphic means "changed")
They do not understand the closed system that is the rock cycle.
