Metamorphic Rocks – Chapter 8 – Quiz Questions #4
pp. 174 - 175
1. What does the term “metamorphism” mean?
2. What two things can cause metamorphic rock formation?
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b.
3. What is contact metamorphism?
4. Look at the rock images on page 175. Which image is most likely to be a metamorphic rock? Explain your answer.
5. Metamorphic rocks are commonly formed at what kind of plate boundary?
6. In which location would you be most likely to find a metamorphic rock?
7. At what type of boundary can limestone be metamorphosed into marble?
8. Fill in the table to show the type of rock produced by each process.
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Description |
Type of rock (metamorphic, |
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a. Formed from particles of sand & soil |
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b. Formed after a volcano erupts |
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c. Formed at a subduction zone |
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