Question 1

Metamorphic rocks are the oldest known rocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe regional metamorphism.Where does it take place?

Accepted Answer

Regional metamorphism takes place over a

Question 3

Metamorphic rocks can indicate the chemical changes that have occurred at various depths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The two most important sources of heat for metamorphism are:

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A) intrusive magma bodies and deep burial. 
B) intrusive magma bodies and heat from the core. 
C) deep burial and volcanism. 
D) radioactive decay and volcanism. 
E) radioactive decay and deep burial. 
A) intrusive magma bodies and deep burial. 
B) intrusive magma bodies and heat from the core. 
C) deep burial and volcanism. 
D) radioactive decay and volcanism. 
E) radioactive decay and deep burial.

Question 5

How do metamorphic processes form ore deposits? What are some of the ores that are formed?

Accepted Answer

Ore deposits result from contact metamor

Question 6

Metamorphic rocks may form from:

Accepted Answer

A) igneous rocks. 
B) sedimentary rocks. 
C) other metamorphic rocks. 
D) both igneous and sedimentary rocks 
E) igneous,sedimentary or metamorphic rocks 
A) igneous rocks. 
B) sedimentary rocks. 
C) other metamorphic rocks. 
D) both igneous and sedimentary rocks 
E) igneous,sedimentary or metamorphic rocks

Question 7

In schist with a rotated garnet crystal,geologists know that ____________________ pressure was unequally applied during metamorphism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In schist with a rotated garnet crystal,geologists...

Question 8

What does increasing grade of metamorphism mean in terms of the conditions that produced a sequence of metamorphic rocks?

Accepted Answer

Increasing

Question 9

What is lithostatic pressure?

Accepted Answer

Lithostatic pressure is pressu

Question 10

Metamorphism takes place:

Accepted Answer

A) in the liquid state,melted by contact with magma. 
B) in the solid state,with or without fluid activity. 
C) only at great depth. 
D) in the liquid state,melted by contact with magma,and only at great depth 
E) in the liquid state,melted by contact with magma;in the solid state,with or without fluid activity,AND only at great depth 
A) in the liquid state,melted by contact with magma. 
B) in the solid state,with or without fluid activity. 
C) only at great depth. 
D) in the liquid state,melted by contact with magma,and only at great depth 
E) in the liquid state,melted by contact with magma;in the solid state,with or without fluid activity,AND only at great depth

Question 11

What are some examples of foliated metamorphic rocks?

Accepted Answer

Slate,phyllite,schis

Question 12

In adjacent rocks that show a gradual increase in metamorphic intensity,the first appearance of a particular index mineral indicates

Accepted Answer

A) the location of the minimum pressure and temperature conditions needed for the formation of that mineral. 
B) the location of the maximum pressure and temperature conditions needed for the formation of that mineral. 
C) the rocks formed under the same broad conditions of temperature and pressure. 
D) the location on Bowen's reaction series where that mineral is in equilibrium. 
A) the location of the minimum pressure and temperature conditions needed for the formation of that mineral. 
B) the location of the maximum pressure and temperature conditions needed for the formation of that mineral. 
C) the rocks formed under the same broad conditions of temperature and pressure. 
D) the location on Bowen's reaction series where that mineral is in equilibrium.

Question 13

____________________ and ____________________ are two different types of pressures to which rocks can be subjected that can cause metamorphism.

Accepted Answer

Lithostati

Question 14

The region between two adjacent isograds makes up a single metamorphic facies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Metamorphic rocks are commonly divided into these two groups,based on their textures: ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

foliated,n

Question 16

Foliated metamorphic rocks form when pressure is applied

Accepted Answer

A) outward at the two sides (tension). 
B) inward at the two sides (compression). 
C) in a shearing environment (tension). 
D) as compression or tension. 
A) outward at the two sides (tension). 
B) inward at the two sides (compression). 
C) in a shearing environment (tension). 
D) as compression or tension.

Question 17

What are some uses of metamorphic rocks,such as marble,slate,sulfide ore,talc,graphite,and clay?

Accepted Answer

Marble is used as a building stone;some

Question 18

Contact metamorphism can take place beside a lava flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are metamorphic zones based on? How are rocks within the same metamorphic zone similar to each other?

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic zones are based on

Question 20

Metamorphic rocks indicate that an even older parent rock once existed in that place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Metamorphic rocks are the oldest known rocks.

Describe regional metamorphism.Where does it take place?

Metamorphic rocks can indicate the chemical changes that have occurred at various depths.

The two most important sources of heat for metamorphism are:

How do metamorphic processes form ore deposits? What are some of the ores that are formed?

Metamorphic rocks may form from:

In schist with a rotated garnet crystal,geologists know that ____________________ pressure was unequally applied during metamorphism.

What does increasing grade of metamorphism mean in terms of the conditions that produced a sequence of metamorphic rocks?

What is lithostatic pressure?

Metamorphism takes place:

What are some examples of foliated metamorphic rocks?

In adjacent rocks that show a gradual increase in metamorphic intensity,the first appearance of a particular index mineral indicates

and are two different types of pressures to which rocks can be subjected that can cause metamorphism.

The region between two adjacent isograds makes up a single metamorphic facies.

Metamorphic rocks are commonly divided into these two groups,based on their textures: and .

Foliated metamorphic rocks form when pressure is applied

What are some uses of metamorphic rocks,such as marble,slate,sulfide ore,talc,graphite,and clay?

Contact metamorphism can take place beside a lava flow.

What are metamorphic zones based on? How are rocks within the same metamorphic zone similar to each other?

Metamorphic rocks indicate that an even older parent rock once existed in that place.

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Exam 7: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks are the oldest known rocks.

Describe regional metamorphism.Where does it take place?

Metamorphic rocks can indicate the chemical changes that have occurred at various depths.

The two most important sources of heat for metamorphism are:

How do metamorphic processes form ore deposits? What are some of the ores that are formed?

Metamorphic rocks may form from:

In schist with a rotated garnet crystal,geologists know that ____________________ pressure was unequally applied during metamorphism.

What does increasing grade of metamorphism mean in terms of the conditions that produced a sequence of metamorphic rocks?

What is lithostatic pressure?

Metamorphism takes place:

What are some examples of foliated metamorphic rocks?

In adjacent rocks that show a gradual increase in metamorphic intensity,the first appearance of a particular index mineral indicates

____________________ and ____________________ are two different types of pressures to which rocks can be subjected that can cause metamorphism.

The region between two adjacent isograds makes up a single metamorphic facies.

Metamorphic rocks are commonly divided into these two groups,based on their textures: ____________________ and ____________________.

Foliated metamorphic rocks form when pressure is applied

What are some uses of metamorphic rocks,such as marble,slate,sulfide ore,talc,graphite,and clay?

Contact metamorphism can take place beside a lava flow.

What are metamorphic zones based on? How are rocks within the same metamorphic zone similar to each other?

Metamorphic rocks indicate that an even older parent rock once existed in that place.

Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving Planet

Plate Tectonics: A Unifying Theory

Minerals: The Building Blocks of Rocks

Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Igneous Activity

Volcanoes and Volcanism

Weathering, Soil, and Sedimentary Rocks

Earthquakes and Earths Interior

Deformation, Mountain Building, and the Continents

Mass Wasting

Running Water

Groundwater

Glaciers and Glaciation

The Work of Wind and Deserts

Oceans, Shorelines, and Shoreline Processes

Geologic Time: Concepts and Principles

Earth History

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and are two different types of pressures to which rocks can be subjected that can cause metamorphism.

Metamorphic rocks are commonly divided into these two groups,based on their textures: and .