Section #: 6.3
Metamorphic Rocks
Practice Test
1.
Using the figure, what is the temperature range to produce low-grade regional metamorphic rock?
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a.
more than 750 degrees C
b.
200-600 degrees C
c.
0-375 degrees C
d.
0-200 degrees C
Hint
2.
What type of metamorphic rock is a result of increased pressure and temperature affecting large regions of Earth's crust?
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a.
foliated metamorphism
b.
regional metamorphism
c.
contact metamorphism
d.
hydrothermal metamorphism
3.
What do different grades of metamorphic rocks reflect?
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a.
relative amount of pressure only
b.
relative amount pressure and temperature
c.
relative amount of temperature and cementation
d.
relative amount of compaction
Hint
4.
Metamorphic rocks with aligned minerals have a __________ texture.
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a.
foliated
b.
nonfoliated
c.
distinct
d.
compact
Hint
5.
__________ metamorphic rocks are formed at high temperatures and medium to low pressures.
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a.
Low-grade
b.
Regional
c.
Contact
d.
Hydrothermal
Hint
6.
Before metamorphism, marble was what type of rock?
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a.
siltstone
b.
limestone
c.
schist
d.
rock salt
Hint
