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Process Of Formation Metamorphic Rock
Test Description: S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed. c. Classify rocks by their process of formation.
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1) Which is a kind of rock that forms when heat and pressure change an existing rock?
A
sedimentary
B
inorganic
C
metamorphic
D
igneous
2) An example of an igneous rock is ...
A
Granite
B
Sandstone
C
Slate
D
Rock Salt
3) A metamorphic rock can be classified according to its
A
texture and composition
B
color and composition
C
density and color
D
density and texture
4) What do all rocks have in common?
A
they are organically formed
B
they show cleavage
C
they contain minerals
D
they are formed on Earth's surface
5) A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals
A
crystals get larger
B
combine to form visible bands/ layering
C
combine but do not form visible bands
D
become less compact
6) Metamorphic rocks whose minerals are NOT arranged in layers or bands are called
A
foliated
B
Nonfoliated
C
chemical
D
clastic
7) Distortion (deformation) of bands in a metamorphic rock is a result of...
A
erosion
B
pressure
C
compaction
D
weathering
8) What is the main difference between metamorphic and most other rocks?
A
Many metamorphic rocks have an organic composition
B
Many metamorphic rocks contain silicon oxygen
C
Many metamorphic rocks contain only one mineral
D
Many metamorphic rocks exhibit banding and distortion (deformation) of structure/texture
9) Metamorphic rocks form as the direct result of ...
A
precipitation from evaporating water
B
erosion and deposition
C
heat and pressure causing foliation or nonfoliation
D
melting and solidification
10) Deformation is...
A
minerals in a rock
B
temprature of a rock
C
minerals arranged in stripes or bands
D
change in the shape of a rock.
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