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Metamorphic Rocks
By Lisa Cotner
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Which type of rock is formed when other rocks undergo extreme heat and pressure?
sandstone
limestone
sedimentary
metamorphic
Both sedimentary rocks and ingeous rocks can turn into metamorphic rocks if enough heat and pressure are applied to them.
True
False
What determines whether a metamorphic rock is folliated or nonfolliated?
the size of the grains
the amount of minerals that are present
whether or not the mineral grains are in bands
the amount of heat or pressure that was applied
There are 2 categories of metamorphic rocks. What is quartzite?
nonfoliated
foliated
Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
nonfoliated
foliated
Slate is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it folilated or nonfoliated?
Foliated
nonfoliated
Shale is an example of a sedimentary rock that turns into a metamorphic rock. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated
Nonfoliated
Gneiss is an example of a metamorphic rock. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated
Nonfoliated
Which metamorphic rock is commonly used to build monuments and statues?
slate
shale
quartz
marble