Metamorphic Rocks Quiz (100%)

Which words or phrases describe gneiss? Check all that apply.

- Metamorphic - Tends to split along bands - Forms under heat and pressure

Which words or phrases describe characteristics of quartzite? Check all that apply.

- Non-foliated - Metamorphic - Does not split into layers

Which phrases describe a metamorphic rock? Check all that apply.

- Was once buried underground - Used to contain different minerals - Exposed to extreme heat and pressure

The image shows metamorphic rock. Which phrases accurately describe this rock? Check all that apply.

- formed underground - formed by extreme heat and pressure -layers that tend to split apart along bands

Which statement describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

Rocks beneath the surface are forced toward the mantle.

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have?

They change existing minerals.

During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what leads to increased heat? Check all that apply.

WRONG - Magma pockets rise. - Friction occurs between sliding rocks. - Rocks beneath Earth's surface are forced toward the mantle. RIGHT - Magma pockets rise - Rocks beneath Earth's surface are forced toward the mantle.

Which words or phrases describe slate? Check all that apply.

- Foliated - Metamorphic - Grains arranged in parallel layers

Which agents are necessary in the formation of metamorphic rocks? Check all that apply.

Heat and Pressure

During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what most likely causes pressure to increase?

Rocks beneath Earth's surface are forced toward the mantle.

These are two metamorphic rocks. Which statement about the rocks is accurate?

The rock on the right is foliated.

Which types of rock are foliated metamorphic rocks? Check all that apply.

gneiss & slate