BJU7 Chapter 10 Unit Test Rocks

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What is the original rock that was altered to form a metamorphic rock?

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Parent rock.

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What are the crystals and particles in a rock called?

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Grains.

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What type of rock has dark and light bands?

Back

Foliated rock.

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True or False: Grains are the key to classifying rocks.

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True.

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True or False: Fossils are commonly found in granite.

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False.

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What is the process called when sedimentary rock is transformed into metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphism.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the term for rocks that do not have a layered appearance?

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Nonfoliated rock.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooling magma, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the term for the study of rocks?

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Petrology.