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COAL (Sedimentary) MADE FROM DEAD PLANT SEDIMENTS AND HAD FINE GRAIN. GYPSUM (Sedimentary) MADE FROM EVAPORATION OF WATER WITH CONCENTRATED MINERALS. How are metamorphic rocks formed? Metamorphic rocks are formed when other kinds of rocks are changed by great heat and pressure inside the earth. The word metamorphic means changed. Think of metamorphic rocks as recycled rocks. When igneous, sedimentary or even metamorphic rocks get buried deep beneath the surface of the earth, over millions of years the heat and pressure inside the earth change them into another rock. CHANGED SLATE PHYOLLITE CHANGED GRANITE GNEISS CHANGED PERIDIOTITE SOAPSTONE Rock Cycle The rock cycle is a continuous cycle in which forces inside the Earth and at the surface build, destroy, and change the rocks in the crust. Rock Cycle Rocks and Rock Cycle Mrs. Reese Do rocks change over time? The Earth is 4 billion years old and people only live for 100 years so most people do not get to see very many dramatic changes to their surroundings. The evidence of change is found in many of our landforms made from rock. Change happens over many years (hundreds, thousands, and even millions of years.) WATER EROSION WIND EROSION VOLCANIC ACTIVITY What is a Rock? A rock is a solid material made up of one or more minerals or other substances such as once-living organisms that occurs naturally. Why are rocks important? Glimpse at the past… Rocks are a fascinating way to discover information about the history of the Earth. The Cambrian period (490 million years ago) was characterized by an interesting diversity of life in the seas. Life had not yet evolved upon land. The highest forms of life existing at this time were the trilobites (marine arthropod), which reached lengths up to two feet. How do geologist classify rocks? Geologist can classify rocks based on various characteristics such as color, texture, arrangement of grains, composition (what minerals it has), density, and