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Metamorphic Rocks Quiz

Created by kmarcano

Review vocabulary related to metamorphic and sedimentary rocks!

  • 1. texture
  • 2. heat and pressure
  • 3. foliated
  • 4. metamorphic rocks
  • 5. lithification
  • a. the process by which sediments combine to form sedimentary rocks
  • b. rocks formed when pre-existent rock is subjected to high heat and pressure or hot mineral rich fluids
  • c. the geological forces that change rocks into other metamorphic rocks
  • d. characteristics such as size shape and an arrangement of grains or crystals
  • e. metamorphic rocks whose minerals are arranged in parallel layers
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Metamorphic Rocks Quiz (Answer Key)

Created by kmarcano

Review vocabulary related to metamorphic and sedimentary rocks!

  • d 1. texture
  • c 2. heat and pressure
  • e 3. foliated
  • b 4. metamorphic rocks
  • a 5. lithification
  • a. the process by which sediments combine to form sedimentary rocks
  • b. rocks formed when pre-existent rock is subjected to high heat and pressure or hot mineral rich fluids
  • c. the geological forces that change rocks into other metamorphic rocks
  • d. characteristics such as size shape and an arrangement of grains or crystals
  • e. metamorphic rocks whose minerals are arranged in parallel layers

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