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?
a.
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.
|
Description |
Type of rock
(metamorphic, |
|
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 |
|