Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

How are metamorphic rocks classified?

• By shape

• By size

• By texture

• By color

What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

• Erosion

• Freezing and thawing

• Weathering

• Heat and pressure

Which type of metamorphic rock shows mineral alignment and foliation?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Foliated rock

• Non-foliated rock

What is the main difference between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism?

• Regional metamorphism forms foliated rocks, while contact metamorphism forms non-foliated rocks.

• Regional metamorphism involves heat and pressure, while contact metamorphism involves erosion and weathering.

• Regional metamorphism occurs in mountain ranges, while contact metamorphism occurs near volcanoes.

• Regional metamorphism is caused by magma, while contact metamorphism is caused by lava.

Which type of metamorphism occurs over a massive area and is associated with mountain ranges?

• Igneous metamorphism

• Regional metamorphism

• Sedimentary metamorphism

• Contact metamorphism

What is the lowest grade of metamorphism?

• Granite

• Nice

• Schist

• Slate

Which type of metamorphism occurs when magma or lava comes in contact with a rock?

• Regional metamorphism

• Contact metamorphism

• Igneous metamorphism

• Sedimentary metamorphism

What is the main characteristic of non-foliated rocks?

• They are made up of multiple minerals.

• They have mineral alignment and foliation.

• They show deformation within the rock.

• They do not show any pattern or alignment.

Which rock is solely made through contact metamorphism?

• Slate

• Schist

• Nice

• Hornfels

What type of rock can be altered into marble through metamorphism?

• Shale

• Sandstone

• Conglomerate

• Limestone