Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

What conditions are necessary for the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Low temperatures and high pressure

• High temperatures and pressure

• Low temperatures and pressure

• High temperatures and low pressure

Which of the following is NOT a type of metamorphic rock?

• Quartzite

• Granite

• Marble

• Gneiss

What is the term for the original rock from which a metamorphic rock forms?

• Primary Rock

• Base Rock

• Child Rock

• Parent Rock

Which type of metamorphism affects an extensive region?

• Local Metamorphism

• Regional Metamorphism

• Contact Metamorphism

• Thermal Metamorphism

Which of the following is a non-foliated metamorphic rock?

• Slate

• Schist

• Gneiss

• Marble

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

• True

• False

Describe the difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks.

• Foliated rocks have a banded appearance, while non-foliated rocks do not.

• Foliated rocks are formed from igneous rocks, while non-foliated rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks.

• Foliated rocks are softer than non-foliated rocks.

• Foliated rocks are formed under low pressure, while non-foliated rocks are formed under high pressure.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A rock that forms when heat and pressure change an existing rock is known as a ______________ rock.

• Sedimentary

• metamorphic

• igneous

• fossil

Marble, a common metamorphic rock is formed from the sedimentary rock limestone. Marble is commonly used in architecture and sculpture. Many famous buildings are made of marble, including the Washington Monument, the Taj Mahal, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Supreme Court Building. What processes occur in the formation of marble?

• A. Limestone is weathered, eroded, cemented and compacted.

• B. Limestone is buried deep in the Earth and undergoes long periods of extreme heat and pressure.

• C. Limestone is melted, cooled, and hardened.

• D. Limestone is washed away by running water, fossilized, and buried deep underground in layers.