Metamorphic Rocks FLASH CARDS and PRACTICE TEST

Front

Which rock family is composed of rocks that have been changed by PRESSURE and HEAT?

Back

Metamorphic

Front

Because of the ROCK CYCLE, Metamorphic Rocks can be formed into...

Back

BOTH Sedimentary and Igneous Rocks

Front

What is the name of this Metamorphic Rock? Options: Marble, Schist, Slate, Anthracite

Back

Slate

Front

What is the name of this Metamorphic Rock? Options: Marble, Slate, Gneiss, Quartzite

Back

Marble

Front

Foliated layers in metamorphic rocks result from the alignment of minerals due to pressure and heat, while sedimentary strata form through the deposition and compaction of sediments.

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the name of this Metamorphic Rock? Options: Schist, Slate, Gneiss, Marble

Back

Gneiss

Front

______________metamorphic rocks have a layered or banded appearance that is produced by exposure to heat and direct pressure.

Back

Foliated

Front

Metamorphic rocks DO NOT have a layered or banded appearance.

Back

Non Foliated

Front

Which job can you have if you want to study metamorphic rocks?

Back

All of these answers are correct.

Front

Are all rocks made up of minerals?

Back

True