Educational Science Vocabulary

noun a rock that has been changed by extreme heat and pressure

adjective relating to or resulting from metamorphosis, or a change in form or nature

• Metamorphic rocks are formed from pre-existing rocks that have undergone intense heat and pressure.
• Did you know that metamorphic rocks can be found all over the world?
• That concert was so metamorphic, it completely changed my perspective on music.
• His metamorphic transformation from a shy introvert to a confident leader was truly inspiring.

noun a large area of fossilized trees that have turned into stone over time

• The Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is a popular destination for tourists interested in ancient geological formations.
• I heard the Petrified Forest is a cool place to check out some really old trees turned to stone.
• The Petrified Forest is like nature's own time capsule, preserving ancient trees in stone.
• Walking through the Petrified Forest feels like stepping back in time to a prehistoric era.

noun a medium- to coarse-grained metamorphic rock that has a banded appearance and is formed by the recrystallization of minerals under high temperature and pressure

• The geologist identified the rock as schist due to its foliated structure.
• I found a cool looking schist rock while hiking in the mountains.
• That schist rock is so shiny, I want to take it home!
• The layers of schist in her personality revealed a complex and interesting character.