KS3C8H-LP4 - Metamorphic + crystal size

What effect does an increase in temperature have on crystal size in metamorphic rocks?

• a) Slows cooling and increases crystal size
• b) Slows cooling and decreases crystal size
• c) Speeds cooling and increases crystal size
• d) Speeds cooling and decreases crystal size

What effect does increased pressure have on the layers in metamorphic rocks?

• a) Makes layers thinner
• b) Makes layer thicker
• c) Makes layers more numerous
• d) Makes layers less likely 

Which type of rock means cooled slowly under the earths surface?

• a) Intrusive metamorphic
• b) Extrusive metamorphic
• c) Intrusive igneous
• d) Extrusive igneous

Which type of rocks can be pushed underground, melted and converted into metamorphic rocks?

• a) Igneous
• b) Sedimentary
• c) Metamorphic
• d) All rock types

Which statement about metamorphic rocks is incorrect?

• a) Made from inter-locking crystals
• b) Made under high pressure and temperature
• c) They are harder and less porous than other rocks
• d) Always formed under the earth.

What effect does an increase in temperature have on crystal size in metamorphic rocks?

• a) Slows cooling and increases crystal size
• b) Slows cooling and decreases crystal size
• c) Speeds cooling and increases crystal size
• d) Speeds cooling and decreases crystal size

What effect does increased pressure have on the layers in metamorphic rocks?

• a) Makes layers thinner
• b) Makes layer thicker
• c) Makes layers more numerous
• d) Makes layers less likely 

Which type of rock means cooled slowly under the earths surface?

• a) Intrusive metamorphic
• b) Extrusive metamorphic
• c) Intrusive igneous
• d) Extrusive igneous

Which type of rocks can be pushed underground, melted and converted into metamorphic rocks?

• a) Igneous
• b) Sedimentary
• c) Metamorphic
• d) All rock types

Which statement about metamorphic rocks is incorrect?

• a) Made from inter-locking crystals
• b) Made under high pressure and temperature
• c) They are harder and less porous than other rocks
• d) Always formed under the earth.