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Metamorphic Rocks

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Earth Science material about one of three different kinds of rocks.

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1
Metamorphic rocks that do not display layers are
non-foliated
clastic
foliated
organic
2
Slate, shale, and gneiss are all examples of Non-foliated metamorphic rock.
True
False
3
When limestone undergoes metamorphism it becomes--
marble
quartzite
diamond
sandstone
4
"To change form" is the meaning for metamorphic rock.
False
True
5
Metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands are --
clastic
morphosis
foliated
non-foliated
6
Repetitive layering of minerals in metamorphic rocks have been--
pushed down and heated by magma
push together and uplifted
flattened and pushed into parallel layers
7
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
Rocks that build up minerals and are formed together
Their structure gets transformed from magma
Rocks formed from sediments and pieces of rock
By other rocks that are exposed to high heat and pressure
8
What are examples of metamorphic rocks?
shale, marble, gneiss, quartzite, slate, and anthracite coal
sandstone, halite, conglomerate, chalk, limestone, and coal
pumice, granite, basalt, diorite, scoria, and gabbro
9
What are the two forces that form a metamorphic rock?
heat and pressure
electricity and pressure
pressure and water
wind and heat
10
What are the two classifications for metamorphic rocks?
foliated and non-foliated
clastic and organic
intrusive and extrusive
chemical and foliated