Metamorphic Rocks

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These are two metamorphic rocks. Which statement about the rocks is accurate? The rock on the right is foliated. The rock on the left formed from granite. The rock on the left is formed from cooled magma. The rock on the right has randomly arranged grains.

a

Which types of rock are foliated metamorphic rocks? Check all that apply. gneiss granite marble quartzite slate

a and e

Which words or phrases describe slate? Check all that apply. foliated igneous metamorphic does not split into layers grains arranged in parallel layers

a c e

Which phrases describe a metamorphic rock? Check all that apply. formed from a volcano was once buried underground formed from evaporating water used to contain different minerals exposed to extreme heat and pressure

b d e

Which statement describes the formation of metamorphic rocks? Rocks beneath the surface melt. Rocks above the surface are eroded. Rocks beneath the surface are forced toward the mantle. Rock layers near the surface decrease pressure on layers beneath them.

c

Which type of rock is non-foliated metamorphic rock? gneiss limestone marble slate

c

During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what most likely causes pressure to increase? Magma pockets rise. Gravity pulls on rocks. Rocks melt deep beneath Earth's surface. Rocks beneath Earth's surface are forced toward the mantle.

d

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have? They erode rocks. They create layers. They make rocks smaller. They change existing minerals.

d

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have? They erode rocks. They create layers. They make rocks smaller. They change existing minerals

not b

Which type of metamorphic rock was used to create this sculpture due to its hardness and density? gneiss marble quartzite slate

not c

The image shows the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.

not d


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