{"id":3306,"date":"2022-12-13T06:03:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3306"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:07:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:07:52","slug":"s-9-c-metamorphic-rocks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-9-c-metamorphic-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"s-9.c Metamorphic Rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong> Metamorphic Rocks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGFTkxfLiY\/nh_q1eKxMWnRm5kTsl8xJg\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGFTkxfLiY&#x2F;nh_q1eKxMWnRm5kTsl8xJg&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGFTkxfLiY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metamorphic rocks<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Definition<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have changed form due to heat and pressure. They were originally igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks before undergoing transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Formation Process<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metamorphic rocks form deep within the Earth&#8217;s crust where temperatures are high, and pressure is intense. The minerals in the rock change shape or form new minerals without melting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Examples of Metamorphic Rocks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marble<\/strong>: Formed from limestone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-157.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13387\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3341121495327102;width:277px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-157.png 571w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-157-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slate<\/strong>: Formed from shale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-155.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-155.png 1000w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-155-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-155-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-156.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13386\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:219px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-156.png 800w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-156-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-156-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-156-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-156-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schist<\/strong>: A rock with layers of minerals, often sparkly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-160.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13391\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1645962732919255;width:277px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-160.png 750w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-160-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gneiss<\/strong>: A rock with distinct banding or stripes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-159.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13390\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6620498614958448;width:361px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-159.png 600w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-159-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Characteristics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Hardness<\/strong>: Many metamorphic rocks are harder than the original rock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Texture<\/strong>: Some have foliated (layered) textures, while others are non-foliated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Minerals<\/strong>: Heat and pressure can form new minerals in the rock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Uses of Metamorphic Rocks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Marble<\/strong> is used in building and sculpture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161-1024x730.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13392\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4027397260273973;width:348px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161-1024x730.png 1024w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161-1536x1094.png 1536w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161-1568x1117.png 1568w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-161.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Slate<\/strong> is used for roofing and flooring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-162.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13393\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:364px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-162.png 1024w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-162-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-162-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>The Rock Cycle<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Metamorphic rocks are part of the rock cycle. They can be eroded into sedimentary rocks or melted to form igneous rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Metamorphic rocks are found in mountain ranges and deep within Earth&#8217;s crust where tectonic plates collide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81669\/615\/798\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-42.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-42-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-42-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82635\/656\/134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-42.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-42-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-42-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metamorphic Rocks metamorphic rocks by Delta publications Key Notes: Definition: Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have changed form due to heat and pressure. They were originally igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks before undergoing transformation. Formation Process: Metamorphic rocks form deep within the Earth&#8217;s crust where temperatures are high, and pressure is intense. 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