Metamorphic Rocks (CONTACT METAMORPHISM)

What causes existing rocks to change?

• exposed to heat and pressure

• chemical weathering

• erosion

which types of rocks can change into metamorphic rocks?

• all types can

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

which type of metamorphic rock is associated with magma coming into contact with existing rocks?

• contact metamorphism

• lava metamorphism 

• regional metamorphisn

Where would you expect to find regional metamorphism?

• a convergent plate boundary

• a divergent plate boundary

• a transform fault boundary

foliated metamorphic rock appears to be 

• banded

• flat

• solid color

the metamorphic rock gneiss comes from the igneous rock

• granite

• basalt

• rhyolite

The metamorphic rock slate comes from the sedimentary rock

• shale

• sandstone

• conglomerate

The metamorphic rock marble forms from the sedimentary rock

• limestone

• sandstone

• mudstone