Metamorphic Rocks

Question 1

Which describes gneiss?

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tends to split along bands

Question 2

During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what most likely causes pressure to increase?

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Rocks beneath Earth’s surface are forced toward the mantle.

Question 3

Which phrase describes a metamorphic rock?

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was once buried underground

Question 4

Which statement describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks beneath the surface are forced toward the mantle.

Question 5

During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what is one event that leads to increased heat?

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Magma pockets rise.

Question 6

Which phrase describes foliated rocks?

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tend to split apart along bands

Question 7

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have?

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They change existing minerals.

Question 8

Which describes a characteristic of quartzite?

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does not split into layers

Question 9

Which type of rock is a foliated metamorphic rock?

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slate

Question 10

These are two metamorphic rocks.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The rock on the right is foliated.

Metamorphic Rocks Answers