Metamorphism and Rock Deformation
Pupils will explore how heat and pressure alter existing rocks through regional and contact metamorphism. They will also examine geological structures such as folds and faults.
About This Topic
Pupils will explore how heat and pressure alter existing rocks through regional and contact metamorphism. They will also examine geological structures such as folds and faults.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between contact and regional metamorphism?
- How do rocks behave under stress?
- How are anticlines and synclines formed?
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