Metamorphism Quiz

At what conditions do most metamorphic changes occur?

• Low temperatures and pressures

• Elevated temperatures and pressures

• High temperatures and low pressures

• Low temperatures and high pressures

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which agent of metamorphism causes a more compact rock with greater density?

• Heat

• Pressure

• Water

• Light

Which agent of metamorphism is associated with increased rock density?

• Heat

• Pressure

• Water

• Light

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What do hydrothermal solutions do according to the text?

• Dissolve original minerals and deposit new ones

• Cause volcanic eruptions

• Create sedimentary layers

• Erode mountain ranges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

From where do hydrothermal solutions escape?

• Mass of magma

• Ocean floor

• Mountain peaks

• Desert sands

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What are the two main categories of metamorphic rocks?

• Igneous and Sedimentary

• Foliated and Nonfoliated

• Intrusive and Extrusive

• Clastic and Chemical

What distinguishes foliated metamorphic rocks from nonfoliated ones?

• Color

• Mineral composition

• Banded or layered appearance

• Size

Which category of metamorphic rock is characterized by a lack of layers?

• Foliated

• Nonfoliated

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

Which of the following is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock?

• Slate

• Schist

• Marble

• Gneiss

Which of the following rocks is not typically banded?

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Schist

• Slate