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How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock?

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An igneous rock can become a metamorphic rock by undergoing heat and pressure that cause its minerals to recrystallize and change in shape and orientation due to tectonic movements or intrusion of igneous rocks.

  • Q: What is an igneous rock? A: An igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
  • Q: What is a metamorphic rock? A: A metamorphic rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing rocks by heat and pressure.
  • Q: How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock? A: An igneous rock can become a metamorphic rock by undergoing heat and pressure that cause its minerals to recrystallize and change in shape and orientation. This can happen due to tectonic movements or intrusion of igneous rocks.