Exploring Metamorphic Rocks and Their Formation

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Fossil

• Igneous, Fossil, Metamorphic

• Sedimentary, Fossil, Metamorphic

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What causes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Extreme cold and pressure

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Extreme heat and cold

• Extreme pressure and water

What is the original rock called before it becomes a metamorphic rock?

• Igneous

• Sediment

• Metamorph

• Protolith

Which process does NOT contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Erosion

• Magma intrusions

• Plate tectonic movements

• Extreme heat

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What is contact metamorphism?

• Metamorphism caused by water

• Metamorphism caused by wind

• Localized metamorphism near igneous intrusions

• Metamorphism over large areas

Where does regional metamorphism typically occur?

• Near volcanoes

• In deserts

• At the base of mountains

• In river beds

What is foliation in metamorphic rocks?

• A type of mineral

• A type of rock

• Layering or banding in rocks

• A process of rock formation

Which rock is formed from shale under heat and pressure?

• Slate

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Schist

What is the protolith of marble?

• Limestone

• Shale

• Granite

• Sandstone

Which metamorphic rock is formed from granite?

• Schist

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Slate