METAMORPHIC ROCKS

A example of slow movement

• building of mountains and continents

• volcanic eruption

• earthquakes

• deposit materials in the lowlands

An example of sudden movement

• volcanic eruption and earthquakes

• mountains

• continents

What causes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Erosion

• Intense heat and pressure

• Freezing temperatures

• Evaporation

Why are metamorphic rocks described as "very hard"?

• They contain a lot of water

• They are formed from soft rocks

• Due to their mineral composition and the process of formation

• They are naturally resistant to weathering

Where does metamorphosis take place?

• On the Earth's surface

• Deep beneath the Earth's surface

• In the atmosphere

• In the oceans

Under what conditions can metamorphosis occur?

• Only in icy environments

• When rocks are exposed to ordinary conditions

• Only during volcanic activity

• When rocks lie deep within the crust

What does not happen to the rock during the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Transformation

• Erosion

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Slate

• Basalt

What geological process is mentioned as especially contributing to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Mountain building

• Tsunamis

Where can gems be found according to the passage?

• In sedimentary rocks

• In igneous rocks

• In volcanic rocks

• In metamorphic rocks