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What Are Metamorphic Rocks?

Judy Monroe Peterson
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Description:This fact-filled resource explains metamorphic rocks--the different ways in which they are formed and how they can change into different metamorphic rocks through contact metamorphism and shock metamorphism, for example. Plate tectonics is described, as is the formation of mountains. Gneiss, slate, fulgurite, quartzite, marble, schist, and hornfels are investigated as well as their practical uses. Readers learn about foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks and how to identify them through crystal structure, color, hardness, and streak tests. This enlightening volume also includes Vocabulary, Think About It, and Compare and Contrast sidebars to highlight information and further inform young readers.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with What Are Metamorphic Rocks?. To get started finding What Are Metamorphic Rocks?, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages
32
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Rosen Education Service
Release
2015
ISBN
150810008X

What Are Metamorphic Rocks?

Judy Monroe Peterson
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Read Now Download now ⏭ listen AudioBook
Description: This fact-filled resource explains metamorphic rocks--the different ways in which they are formed and how they can change into different metamorphic rocks through contact metamorphism and shock metamorphism, for example. Plate tectonics is described, as is the formation of mountains. Gneiss, slate, fulgurite, quartzite, marble, schist, and hornfels are investigated as well as their practical uses. Readers learn about foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks and how to identify them through crystal structure, color, hardness, and streak tests. This enlightening volume also includes Vocabulary, Think About It, and Compare and Contrast sidebars to highlight information and further inform young readers.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with What Are Metamorphic Rocks?. To get started finding What Are Metamorphic Rocks?, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
32
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Rosen Education Service
Release
2015
ISBN
150810008X

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