(a) List three characteristics of metamorphic rocks
(b) Describe three modes of formation of metamorphic rocks
(c) Outline three economic benefits of rocks.
(a) * exist in different colours
* may retain the layers if formed from sedimentary rocks
* may be jointed
(b) * formed from pre-existing igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks
* thermal or contact metamorphism-from high temperatures
* metasomation metamorphism-from chemically active fluids
(c) * source of food nutrients e.g rock salt
* source of water e.g aquifer
* source of fertilizer e.g potash
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