Metamorphic processes and metamorphic rocks

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Assignment Task: Prior to answering the following questions make sure you read the assignments in your "Physical Geology 2ed" online textbook from; Chapter: Weathering and Soil), Chapter: Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks) and Chapter: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks. You are expected to research from your course textbook, and outside sources from my Webliography (Content tab), and the Internet.

1) Define and describe in detail the following sedimentary processes and two sedimentary rocks:

Weathering and sediments
Lithification of sedimentary rocks
Strata
Stratigraphy
Evaporites (evaporite minerals and sedimentary rocks)
Concept of Horizontality
Concept of Superposition
Define and describe two (2) sedimentary rocks (one clastic and one chemical or organic sedimentary rock) and give an economic use (if any).

2) Define and describe in detail the following metamorphic processes and two metamorphic rocks:

Metamorphism (origin of term) and metamorphic rocks
Regional metamorphism
Contact Metamorphism
Shock metamorphism
Can extraterrestrial sources cause metamorphism? Name and describe one location where this occurred (photos or maps ok).
Define and describe two (2) metamorphic rocks and give an economic use (if any).

3) The "Rock Cycle" concept. (See course "Content" area)

In a paragraph (and graphic) explain how the "Rock Cycle" concept functions.
Trace "in the rock cycle" from an intrusive igneous magma to an igneous rock, and then to a metamorphic rock (make sure that you use specific type rock examples).
Trace "in the rock cycle" from a sediment to a sedimentary rock, and then into a metamorphic rock (make sure that you use specific rock type examples).

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