Metamorphic Rocks

How do metamorphic rocks form?

• Heat and Pressure

• Compaction & Cementation

• Cooling & Solidification of Magma

• Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Metamorphic rocks form from ___.

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

Granite forms what type of metamorphic rock?

• slate

• marble

• gneiss

• quartzite

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

• True

• False

Marble is the metamorphic rock.  What is the parent rock? 

• sandstone
• limestone
• granite
• shale

__________ metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that are not arranged in distinct bands.

• Conglomerate

• Non-foliated

• Foliated

• Extrusive

Which texture best describes the metamorphic rock shown?

• glassy

• nonfoliated

• foliated

• clastic

Morph means what?

• change

• move

• switch

• rearrange

At which location is metamorphic rock most likely to be found?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The recrystallization of unmelted material under high temperature and pressure results in

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

• volcanic rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2