Metamorphic Rocks

I should have my ESRT (Earth Science Reference Tables) open to page 7 so I can use the metamorphic rock table

• True

• False

How is a metamorphic rock made?

• By intense heat and/or pressure
• By compacting and cementing
• Cooling and solidification of lava or magma

The type of metamorphism shown here that is caused by the collision of two continental plates is

• contact metamorphism

• regional metamorphism

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

The type of metamorphism shown here that is caused by magma heating rock it flows through

• contact metamorphism

• regional metamorphism

This metamorphic rock sample contains calcite and will react to acid by bubbling

• slate

• marble

• quartzite

• schist

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which metamorphic feature is being illustrated by this sample of slate?

• banding

• foliation

• crystals

Which metamorphic feature is being illustrated by this sample of gneiss?

• banding

• non-foliated

• crystals

Metamorphism of sandstone forms

Metamorphism of limestone forms

Metamorphism of shale forms