Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

Where do metamorphic rocks typically form?

• In the ocean

• In the atmosphere

• Around magma due to heat and pressure

• On the surface of the Earth

What happens to rocks under great pressure from layers above them?

• They melt

• They flatten

• They evaporate

• They freeze

What happens to temperature as you go deeper into the Earth?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates

What do rocks do instead of melting during metamorphism?

• They dissolve

• They bake and change

• They freeze

• They evaporate

What are metamorphic rocks formed from?

• Only igneous rocks

• Only sedimentary rocks

• Igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks

• Only volcanic rocks

What type of rock does Garnet Schist form from?

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Granite

• Sandstone

What is a characteristic of slate?

• It melts easily

• It splits easily into thin slabs

• It dissolves in water

• It is transparent

What is the main process that does NOT occur in metamorphic rocks?

• Melting

• Baking

• Changing

• Flattening

What are bands found in foliated metamorphic rocks called?

• Non-foliated

• Layers

• Foliated

• Crystals

What happens to minerals in non-foliated metamorphic rocks?

• They form layers

• They grow and rearrange but do not form layers

• They melt

• They dissolve