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4. What causes rocks to change from one type to another? L

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Over time rocks change from one type to another. One component of the rock cycle is metamorphism, which is a process of changing the mineralogy, texture and chemical composition of rocks by heat, pressure and chemical processes. The resulting type of rock is known as a metamorphic rock.

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