Earth's Crustal Composition 1 - Metamorphic Rocks

Earth's Crustal Composition 1 - Metamorphic Rocks

Multiple Choice

The 3 main types of rocks are Igneous, __________ and Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary

• Sedentary

• Sementary

• Seditentary

Multiple Choice

Where do you find metamorphic rocks ?

• On the seabed

• On the crater of the Volcano

• On the crevices of the Caves

• On the Mohorovicic Discontinuity

Multiple Choice

True or False : Does igneous or sedimentary rocks can become metamorphic rocks?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Give the scenario that precedes the formation of metamorphic rocks

• Rampaging currents hitting the rockbeds

• Movement of seismic plates during earthquake

• Deposition of dinosaur bones

• Flowing lahar during typhoon

Multiple Choice

The statement about metamorphism is TRUE EXCEPT

• Metamorphism causes the rocks to melt.

• Metamorphism causes physical distortion due to pressure

• Metamorphism can transform specific rocks under heat

Multiple Choice

Rocks around an igneous body produced as a result of heating by an adjacent body of magma

• Dynamic Metamorphism

• Regional Metamorphism

• Shock Metamorphism

• Hydrothermal Metamorphism

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Produced by the high-velocity impact of an extraterrestrial object such as a meteorite or an asteroid on Earth’s surface

• Dynamic Metamorphism

• Regional Metamorphism

• Shock Metamorphism

• Hydrothermal Metamorphism

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Occurs along fractures in Earth’s crust where significant movement has taken place; involves crushing or smearing of rocks adjacent to fault zones

• Dynamic Metamorphism

• Regional Metamorphism

• Shock Metamorphism

• Hydrothermal Metamorphism

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

occurs when large regions of crustal rocks are subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures; takes place during mountain-building

• Dynamic Metamorphism

• Regional Metamorphism

• Shock Metamorphism

• Hydrothermal Metamorphism

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Identify if the particular metamorphic rocks exhibited Foliation

• Foliated

• Non-Foliated

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this metamorphic rock

• Slate

• Schist

• Quartzite

• Marble

Multiple Choice

Identify if the particular metamorphic rocks exhibited Foliation

• Foliated

• Non-Foliated

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this metamorphic rock

• Slate

• Schist

• Quartzite

• Marble