Metamorphism Quiz

Metamorphism Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called where rocks change form due to heat and pressure?

Weathering

Sedimentation

Metamorphism

Erosion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of pressure is caused by fluids trapped in sediments?

Atmospheric pressure

Pore pressure

Tectonic pressure

Load pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does temperature affect metamorphic reactions?

It increases the rate of reactions

It stops the reactions

It has no effect

It decreases the rate of reactions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the relative temperature and pressure conditions under which metamorphic rocks form?

Metamorphic grade

Geothermal gradient

Rock cycle

Mineral stability

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a low-grade metamorphic mineral?

Magmatite

Garnet

Serpentine

Pyroxene

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of rock texture is characterized by a layered or banded appearance?

Non-foliated

Granular

Crystalline

Foliated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of metamorphism is associated with mountain building?

Contact metamorphism

Regional metamorphism

Thermal metamorphism

Dynamic metamorphism

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