Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

What does the term 'metamorphic' mean in the context of rocks?

• To erode over time

• To dissolve in water

• To form new rocks

• To change form

Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of mudstone?

• Marble

• Quartzite

• Slate

• Granite

What is the next stage of metamorphism after slate?

• Schist

• Marble

• Quartzite

• Gneiss

Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of limestone?

• Schist

• Slate

• Quartzite

• Marble

What happens to fossils in limestone when it metamorphoses into marble?

• They become more visible

• They remain unchanged

• They turn into crystals

• They are destroyed