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EVALUATION: TYPES OF METAMORPHISM

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

It takes place when pressure and temperature are increased.

a)

prograde metamorphism

b)

retrograde metamorphism

c)

dynamic metamorphism

d)

regional metamorphism

2.

It occurs when rocks are buried to depths of several hundred meters.

a)

dynamic metamorphism

b)

contact metamorphism

c)

burial metamorphism

d)

shock metamorphism

3.

It takes place mostly along mid-ocean ridges, where ocean water is heated by nearby magma to form hydrothermal fluids.

a)

hydrothermal metamorphism

b)

regional metamorphism

c)

burial metamorphism

d)

contact metamorphism

4.

It occurs along plate boundaries or faults.

a)

dynamic metamorphism

b)

contact metamorphism

c)

burial metamorphism

d)

hock metamorphism

5.

Which is TRUE about regional metamorphism?

a)

It occurs over small areas that experience differential stress.

b)

It occurs when two bodies of rockslides past each other along faults.

c)

It occurs over large areas that experience differential stress.

d)

All of these explain regional metamorphism.

6.

It takes place when pressure and temperature are decreased.

a)

prograde metamorphism

b)

retrograde metamorphism

c)

dynamic metamorphism

d)

regional metamorphism

7.

It occurs adjacent to igneous intrusions/ magma chamber.

a)

dynamic metamorphism

b)

contact metamorphism

c)

burial metamorphism

d)

shock metamorphism

8.

This type of metamorphism occurs due to impact of heat and pressure from meteorites.

a)

dynamic metamorphism

b)

contact metamorphism

c)

burial metamorphism

d)

shock metamorphism

9.

During the process of shock metamorphism, what would likely happen to rocks if they get in contact with the tremendous heat from the meteorites?

a)

melt or vaporize

b)

break into smaller pieces

c)

become shiny or lustrous

d)

turn into meteorites

10.

Why do we have to study metamorphic grade?

a)

To regulate the changes of rocks

b)

To determine the geologic history of rocks

c)

To produce more rocks

d)

To discover the chemical properties of rocks