Metamorphic

What does the word part "morphos" mean?

• triangle

• shape

• crust

• style

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What does the word part "meta" mean?

• changed

• lived

• hard

• more

What type of rock have changed their structure, texture or composition?

• volcanic

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

True or False?

The mineral composition or texture of a rock can change when a rock's surroundings change.

• True

• False

What is metamorphism?

• the process needed to change magma to lava

• the process of rocks changing because of heat, pressure or both

• the process of a baby elephant growing up to an adult

• the process of sediement moving by erosion

What is one way metamorphic rocks can form?

• erosion

• volcanic activity

• high pressure causes minerals in rocks to react with each other

• the sun melts rocks

Rocks that are heated and changed by nearby magma go through which type of metamorphism?

• regional

• super strong

• contact

• deformation

What are the two types of textures used to classify metamorphic rock?

Pick both

• foliated

• granite

• non-foliated

• coarse-grained

Which of these rocks is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• gabbro

• gneiss

• limestone

• sandstone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What do geologists study to help them figure out the minerals found in rocks?

• They read books by Rachel Carson.

• They study index minerals.

• They ask their teachers.

• They study the Earth's crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1