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1How are metamorphic rocks different from igneous rocks?
- AMetamorphic rocks form around the surface
- BTypes of metamorphic rocks change with location
- CThe texture of metamorphic rocks depends on grains
- DMetamorphic rocks are formed by solid-state changes
2Which of the following is a foliated metamorphic rock?
- Aslate
- Bmarble
- Cquartzite
- Dgranite
- Elimestone
3The depth in the crust at which metamorphic temperatures occur depends on the geothermal gradient.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Which rock forms from the metamorphism of limestone?
- Aquartzite
- Bcalcite
- Cgneiss
- Dmarble
- Eslate
5Shock metamorphism results from:
- Acontinental collision
- Bmeteorite impact
- Cdeep burial
- Dhydrothermal fluids
- Emagmatic heating
6Which feature(s) characterize most metamorphic rocks? Select all that apply.
- AGrain size
- BSilica content
- CTexture
- DAssemblage
7The metamorphic grade of a rock is determined by observing the:
- Athe temperature at which metamorphism occurs
- Bmetamorphic mineral assemblage
- Cthe rock's original protolith
- Dthe pressure at which metamorphism occurs
8Which of the following does NOT influence metamorphism?
- Ageothermal gradient
- Bthickness of overlying rocks
- Ctension due to crustal rifting
- Dheat from a nearby magma body
- Eshear stress in a transform plate boundary
9Which characteristic is NOT helpful in distinguishing a metamorphic rock from igneous or sedimentary rocks?
- Aalignment of mineral grains
- Bmineral assemblage
- Cfoliation
- Dgrain size
- EAll of the above can be used to distinguish metamorphic rocks from other types
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