Metamorphic Rocks Answers

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All of the following conditions in Earth can cause metamorphic rocks to form EXCEPT ____.a.exposure to airc.heatb.the presence of hot, watery fluidsd.pressure

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Foliated rocks are distinguished by ____.a.layersc.large mineral grainsb.lack of layersd.air holes

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A classification of metamorphic rocks would include whether they are ____.a.chemical or organicc.foliated or nonfoliatedb.intrusive or extrusived.basaltic or granitic

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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foliated
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igneous rocks
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metamorphic rocks
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nonfoliated
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sedimentary rocks
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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coal
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limestone
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marble
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slate
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Metamorphic rocks with a non-foliated texture show metamorphic change that involves ____.a.mineral grains arranging into layersb.growth in the size of the mineral grainsc.mineral grains flattening under pressured.mineral grain melting

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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foliated
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igneous rocks
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metamorphic rocks
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nonfoliated
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sedimentary rocks

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