Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

What is the primary factor driving regional metamorphism?

• Intense heat
• Intense pressure
• Chemical reactions
• Erosion

Which type of metamorphism is typically associated with mountain-building processes?

• Contact metamorphism
• Regional metamorphism
• Dynamic metamorphism
• Hydrothermal metamorphism

In the progression of metamorphic rocks, which rock comes after slate?

• Shale
• Phyllite
• Schist
• Gneiss

What characteristic is commonly observed in metamorphic rocks?

• Porosity
• Foliation
• Vesicular texture
• Glassy texture

What is the main heat source in contact metamorphism?

• The Sun
• Magma or lava
• Friction
• Radioactive decay

Which metamorphic rock is formed from limestone or dolostone?

• Quartzite
• Marble
• Gneiss
• Schist

Which metamorphic rock is often used for roofing tiles and chalkboards?

• Slate
• Phyllite
• Schist
• Gneiss

What is the primary factor that differentiates contact metamorphism from regional metamorphism?

• The presence of water
• The size of the affected area
• The type of parent rock
• The presence of fossils

Which metamorphic rock is characterised by medium to large, flat, sheet-like grains?

• Slate
• Phyllite
• Schist
• Gneiss

What is the primary mineral composition of marble?

• Quartz
• Feldspar
• Carbonate minerals
• Mica