Rocks

Metamorphic rocks form from ___.

• igneous rocks
• other metamorphic rocks
• sedimentary rocks
• all types of rocks

When metamorphic rocks are formed, the extreme heat is usually caused by the _______.

• gravity in the atmosphere
• collision of tectonic plates
• the fiery hot magma in the Earth's mantle
• weight of the mountains

How do metamorphic rocks form? 

• Heat and Pressure
• Compaction & Cementation
• Cooling of Magma
• Sediments & Glue

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Morph means what?

• change
• alter
• switch
• rearrange

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The deeper a rock is buried, the greater the pressure is on it

• True 
• False

True / False: Metamorphic rocks can be metamorphosed more than once.

• True
• False

Which of the following best describes the type of environment a metamorphic rock forms in

• High heat, low pressure
• Low heat, high pressure
• High heat, high pressure
• Low heat, low pressure

A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)

• Metamorphic Rock
• Sedimentary Rock
• Extrusive Rock
• Igneous Rock

An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a(n)

• Chemical Rock
• Foliated Rock
• Extrusive Rock
• Intrusive Rock

If heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would be

• Metamorphic
• Magma
• Sedimentary
• Igneous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1