Understanding Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

This pink and black striped rock can be classified as

• foliated metamorphic

• unfoliated metamorphic

• clastic sedimentaary

• organic sedimentary

Which of the following processes produces metamorphic rocks?

• Rapid burial

• Gradual cooling

• Regular deposition

• Extreme pressure

What is the main difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?

• Foliated rocks have a layered appearance, while non-foliated rocks do not.

• Non-foliated rocks are always harder than foliated rocks.

• Foliated rocks are formed from igneous rocks, while non-foliated rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks.

• Non-foliated rocks contain fossils, while foliated rocks do not.

Which of the following is an example of a foliated metamorphic rock?

• Marble

• Quartzite

• Slate

• Limestone

What type of metamorphism occurs when rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures over large areas?

• Contact metamorphism

• Regional metamorphism

• Dynamic metamorphism

• Hydrothermal metamorphism

Which of the following is a common example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?

• Schist

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Phyllite

During metamorphism, what happens to the minerals in the rock?

• They melt and reform as igneous rocks.

• They remain unchanged.

• They recrystallize into new minerals.

• They dissolve completely.

Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Heat

• Pressure

• Melting

• Chemical activity

Which type of metamorphism is associated with the intrusion of magma?

• Regional metamorphism

• Contact metamorphism

• Burial metamorphism

• Shock metamorphism

What is the term for the alignment of minerals in a metamorphic rock?

• Stratification

• Foliation

• Lamination

• Banding