What are some of the characteristics of metamorphic rocks?

Soft

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Due to excess pressure and heat in the environment, rocks may bend, fold, be crushed or be flattened. Hence, metamorphic rocks are sometimes harder than sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks. Metamorphosed rocks see a change in chemical composition.

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Which of the following are true with regard to metamorphic rocks?

1. They are formed inside the earth, under great pressure.

2. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, Breccia, rock salt, and quartzite.

3. The coastline of Brazil is made up of metamorphic rocks.

4. The layering within metamorphic rocks is called foliation

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