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Which describes a characteristic of quartzite?
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igneousB
foliatedC
does not split into layersD
grains arranged in parallel layers2
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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 heat3
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 changed4
Which describes gneiss?
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igneousB
formed from shellsC
tends to split along bandsD
grains randomly arranged5
During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what most likely causes pressure to increase?
A
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.6
During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what is one event that leads to increased heat?
A
Sun warms rocks.B
Magma pockets rise.C
Friction occurs between sliding rocks.D
Lava at Earth’s surface flows over rocks.7
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 layers8
Which phrase describes foliated rocks?
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tend to break in halfB
grains arranged randomlyC
tend to split apart along bandsD
grains arranged in increasing size9
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.10
Which type of rock is non-foliated metamorphic rock?
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gneissB
limestoneC
marbleD
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