Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

What is a key characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• They form from cooling magma.

• They contain fossils.

• They are always found at the Earth's surface.

• They are formed by extreme heat and pressure.

Which type of metamorphism is associated with plate boundaries and affects large regions?

• Contact metamorphism

• Regional metamorphism

• Thermal metamorphism

• Dynamic metamorphism

What is the parent rock of marble?

• Basalt

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

Which metamorphic rock is formed from granite?

• Quartzite

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Slate

What determines whether basalt forms greenschist or eclogite?

• The type of sediment

• The amount of sunlight

• The rate of metamorphism

• The presence of water

What is a characteristic of high-grade metamorphism?

• Formation of slate

• Formation of sandstone

• Formation of schist

• Formation of gneiss

Which rock is a result of low-grade metamorphism?

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Slate

• Schist

What causes foliation in metamorphic rocks?

• Chemical reactions

• Presence of fossils

• Strong pressure

• High temperatures

How can you identify a quartzite rock?

• By its layered appearance

• By its foliated texture

• By its quartz composition

• By its fossil content

What is banding in metamorphic rocks?

• Layers of sediment

• Presence of fossils

• Cracks in the rock

• Minerals forming separate bands