Metamorphic Rocks

Question 1

Which phrases apply to metamorphic rock formation? Check all that apply.form from existing rocksform without meltingappear foliated or non-foliatedform from liquid rockform from depositionrequire heat and pressure to form

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form from existing rocks; form without melting; appear foliated or non-foliated; require heat and pressure to form

Question 2

At which location are metamorphic rocks most likely to form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Fill in the blanks to complete each statement about metamorphic rocks. Rocks beneath the surface are forced toward the . This increases pressure and heat. ⇒ Magma pockets rise, increasing heat. Temperature and pressure cause ⇒ minerals to change.

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Part 1: mantle; ⇒ Magma: 138516; ⇒ minerals: 138517

Question 4

Which type of rock did the geologist most likely find?

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gneiss

Question 5

Which type of metamorphic rock forms when limestone is exposed to heat and pressure?

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marble

Question 6

Which image shows a foliated metamorphic rock?

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Option C

Question 7

This image appears in an Earth science magazine with this caption: "A non-foliated rock found in the Himalayan Mountains.” Is the caption for this image correct? Why or why not?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No, because the grains are arranged in thin, parallel layers.

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