Metamorphic Rocks Answers
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Which phrase describes a metamorphic rock?
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formed from a volcanoB
was once buried undergroundC
formed from evaporating waterD
contains minerals that have not changed2
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Which type of rock is non-foliated metamorphic rock?
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gneissB
limestoneC
marbleD
slate3
During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what most likely causes pressure to increase?
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Magma pockets rise.B
Gravity pulls on rocks.C
Rocks melt deep beneath Earth’s surface.D
Rocks beneath Earth’s surface are forced toward the mantle.4
Which describes gneiss?
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igneousB
formed from shellsC
tends to split along bandsD
grains randomly arranged5
Which describes slate?
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non-foliatedB
igneousC
does not split into layersD
grains arranged in parallel layers6
Which are the two agents that are necessary in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
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erosion and heatB
heat and lavaC
lava and pressureD
pressure and heat7
During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what is one event that leads to increased heat?
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Sun warms rocks.B
Magma pockets rise.C
Friction occurs between sliding rocks.D
Lava at Earth’s surface flows over rocks.8
These are two metamorphic rocks.
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The rock on the right is foliated.B
The rock on the left formed from granite.C
The rock on the left is formed from cooled magma.D
The rock on the right has randomly arranged grains.9
Which type of rock is a foliated metamorphic rock?
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graniteB
marbleC
quartziteD
slate10
The image shows metamorphic rock.
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randomly arranged grainsB
formed through sedimentationC
formed by extreme heat and pressureD
grains that do not split into layersDid you find these answers helpful?
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