WorksheetsMetamorphic Rocks
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Metamorphic rocks are foliated if their mineral grains are arranged randomly.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
The metamorphic rock __________ usually forms when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure deep beneath the surface.
a)
marble
b)
slate
c)
sandstone
3.
Marble is often used in sculpture because its even color allows it to be carved into complex and detailed shapes.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
Because the foliated metamorphic rock __________ splits easily into flat pieces, it is used for roofing material.
a)
marble
b)
slate
c)
sandstone
5.
Heat and pressure change the sedimentary rock shale into slate.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
Any rock formed when another rock is changed by heat or __________ is a metamorphic rock.
a)
pressure
b)
arrangement
7.
Metamorphic rock can form out of other metamorphic rock.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
Geologists classify metamorphic rocks according to the __________ of the grains making up the rocks.
a)
pressure
b)
arrangement
9.
The deeper a rock is buried in the crust, the greater the pressure on that rock.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
Quartzite forms when the quartz particles in __________ recrystallize.
a)
marble
b)
slate
c)
sandstone
11.
Term used to describe metamorphic rocks that have grains arranged in parallel layers or bands.
a)
exfoliated
b)
foliated
c)
nonfoliated
d)
unfoliated
12.
What are the two main types of metamorphic rocks and how are they different?
a)
intrusive and extrusive; intrusive rocks are formed inside the earth and extrusive rocks are formed on the surface
b)
foliated and nonfoliated; foliated rocks do not have visible bands/layers and nonfoliated rocks do have visible bands/layers
c)
intrusive and extrusive; intrusive rocks are formed on the earth's surface and extrusive rocks are formed in the Earth
d)
foliated and nonfoliated; foliated rocks have visible bands/layers and nonfoliated rocks do not have visible bands/layers
13.
The difference between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism is that regional metamorphism is caused by _____ from __________ and contact metamorphism is caused by _________ from _______ intruding into other rock.
a)
heat, tectonic plates, pressure, magma
b)
pressure, tectonic plates, heat, magma
c)
heat, magma, pressure, tectonic plates
d)
pressure, magma, heat, tectonic plates
14.
__________ metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that are not arranged in distinct bands.
a)
Conglomerate
b)
Non-foliated
c)
Foliated
d)
Permeated
15.
Which texture best describes the rock above?
a)
porphyritic
b)
nonfoliated
c)
foliated
d)
clastic
16.
True / False: Metamorphic rocks can be metamorphosed more than once.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which of the following best describes the type of environment a metamorphic rock forms in
a)
High heat, low pressure
b)
Low heat, high pressure
c)
High heat, high pressure
d)
Low heat, low pressure
18.
Marble is formed from what sedimentary rock?
a)
limestone
b)
granite
c)
shale
d)
conglomerate
19.
Granite forms what type of metamorphic rock?
a)
slate
b)
marble
c)
gneiss
d)
quartzite
20.
You find a rock in which the grains are arranged in wavy, parallel bands of white and black crystals. What kind of rock have you probably found?
a)
igneous granite
b)
sedimentary sandstone
c)
metamorphic gneiss
d)
extrusive igneous rock basalt
21.
What does it mean for a rock to be extrusive
a)
Have layers
b)
Have Rounded Edges
c)
Form from Lava
d)
Form By Sediment
22.
Igneous intrusions cause which type of metamorphism?
a)
contact
b)
regional
23.
The original rock before metamorphism is called a -
a)
original
b)
parent rock
c)
kid rock
d)
starter rock
24.
Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
What type of rock is this?
a)
Amphibole schists
b)
Mica Schists
c)
Gneiss
d)
Granit
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