Multiple Choice
Contact metamorphic rocks are typically not foliated because
A) the parent rock does not contain the correct type of minerals to produce foliation.
B) contact metamorphism occurs from heat and not from deformation due to stress.
C) contact metamorphism does not produce minerals,such as the micas,which are needed for foliation to occur.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q82: In a wet and humid climate,the mineral
Q83: Layers of limestone in a rock outcrop
Q84: What are the rock-forming mineral groups?
Q85: The most common carbonate rock is<br>A)dolomite.<br>B)calcite.<br>C)halite.<br>D)limestone.
Q86: The three most common cementing agents in
Q88: What is the major rock-forming mineral group?
Q89: The first minerals to crystallize from a
Q90: Lava can be<br>A)extruded from a volcano.<br>B)a cooled,solid
Q91: A nonfoliated metamorphic rock composed of carbonate
Q92: A mineral's hardness is dependent on the<br>A)strength