Metamorphism Quiz

Which of the following best describes metamorphism?

• Melting of rocks into magma

• Cooling of magma to form crystals

• Changing rocks due to heat and pressure

• Erosion of rocks into smaller pieces

What causes a rock to undergo metamorphism?

• Wind and rain

• Extreme pressure and temperature

• Exposure to sunlight

• Sudden freezing

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

• Basalt

• Granite

• Shale

• Marble

Which type of metamorphism occurs when rocks are heated by nearby magma?

• Regional metamorphism

• Burial metamorphism

• Contact metamorphism

• Pressure metamorphism

What can happen to rock layers during metamorphism?

• They melt into lava

• They evaporate

• They bend and become wavy

• They stay the same

Metamorphic rocks form only from igneous rocks.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Pressure alone, without heat, is enough to cause metamorphism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Rocks do not melt during metamorphism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Slate is formed from shale through metamorphism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

During regional metamorphism, rocks are changed over a large area by tectonic forces.

• TRUE

• FALSE