Chapter 26.4

Question 1

Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which three things?

Answer 1

heat, pressure and chemical reaction

Question 2

which type of rocks can be changed by metamorphism?

Answer 2

igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic

Question 3

what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas?

Answer 3

regional metamorphism

Question 4

what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small areas?

Answer 4

contact metamorphism

Question 5

when shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created?

Answer 5

slate

Question 6

define foliated texture

Answer 6

have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands

Question 7

define nonfoliated texture

Answer 7

have crystals with more random orientations

Question 8

metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things?

Answer 8

texture composition

Question 9

define rock cycle

Answer 9

the continual changing of rocks from one type to another

Question 10

which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle?

Answer 10

igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic

Question 11

what are the 3 types of rocks?

Answer 11

igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic

Question 12

which type of rocks form from molten rock?

Answer 12

igneous

Question 13

which types of rock are formed from clasts, precipitation, or compressed once living matter?

Answer 13

sedimentary

Question 14

which types of rocks are formed from heat,

pressure, and chemical reactions?

Answer 14

metamorphic

Question 15

what can form from hot water, evaporation, or molten rock?

Answer 15

minerals