Earth Science Quiz 6.4: Metamorphic Rock

Where does most metamorphic rock form?

Hot fluids from magma can circulate through the rock and change the mineral ________ by dissolving some minerals and adding others.

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One type of metamorphism occurs when small volumes of rock come in contact with ________.

Explain why rocks that are formed as a result of contact metamorphism are often found near those formed by regional metamorphism.

Choose the definition that best matches the term or phrase: slate

• a foliated rock that forms when pressure is exerted on the sedimentary rock shale

• a coarse-grained rock that forms when large amounts of heat and pressure are exerted on slate

• the metamorphic rock texture in which mineral grains are arranged in planes or bands

• a nonfoliated rock that forms when quartz sandstone is metamorphosed

• the metamorphic rock texture in which mineral grains are not arranged in planes or bands

Choose the definition that best matches the term or phrase: foliated

• a metamorphic rock that forms from the compression of limestone

• a coarse-grained rock that forms when large amounts of heat and pressure are exerted on slate

• a nonfoliated rock that forms when quartz sandstone is metamorphosed

• the metamorphic rock texture in which mineral grains are arranged in planes or bands

• the metamorphic rock texture in which mineral grains are NOT arranged in planes or bands

Explain one of the the two ways in which foliated metamorphic rock might form.