Metamorphic Rocks

Question 1

Which are the two agents that are necessary in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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pressure and heat

Question 2

Which type of rock is non-foliated metamorphic rock?

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marble

Question 3

Which phrase describes foliated rocks?

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tend to split apart along bands

Question 4

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 5

Which phrase describes a metamorphic rock?

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was once buried underground

Question 6

These are two metamorphic rocks.

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The rock on the right is foliated.

Question 7

Which describes gneiss?

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tends to split along bands

Question 8

Which type of rock is a foliated metamorphic rock?

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slate

Question 9

Which describes a characteristic of quartzite?

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does not split into layers

Question 10

Which statement describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rocks beneath the surface are forced toward the mantle.

Metamorphic Rocks Answers