Metamorphic Rock

What is the reason for the layered or banded appearance of foliated rocks?

• Due to the presence of fossils in the rocks

• Due to the cooling and solidification of molten lava

• Due to the erosion and weathering of the rocks

• Due to mineral alignment during metamorphism

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What can metamorphic rocks provide insights into?

• The Earth's history and evolution

• The formation of sedimentary rocks

• The properties of igneous rocks

• The process of weathering and erosion

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What is metamorphic rock formed from?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metals

• Water

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What are the two main types of metamorphic rocks?

• Igneous and sedimentary

• Foliated and non-foliated

• Sedimentary and metamorphic

• Granite and marble

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What causes metamorphic rock to transform from its original state?

• Water erosion

• Wind erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Chemical reactions

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