Metamorphic Rock (Noun)
Meaning
Rock altered by pressure and heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The geologist studied the metamorphic rock formations in the mountain range to understand the region's tectonic history.
- Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that is formed when limestone is subjected to high pressure and heat.
- The hikers walked through a valley surrounded by metamorphic rock cliffs that had been shaped by millions of years of erosion.
- The process of plate tectonics can create metamorphic rock by forcing rocks deep into the Earth's crust where they are subjected to intense heat and pressure.
- The museum exhibit featured a display of metamorphic rock samples, including slate, quartzite, and gneiss, each with its unique characteristics.