Chapter 26.4

Question 1

Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things?

Answer 1

heat, pressure, and chemical reactions

Question 2

Which types 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 changes

Answer 4

contact metamorphic

Question 5

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

Answer 5

slate

Question 6

what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures

Answer 6

foliated and nonfoliated

Question 7

define foliated texture

Answer 7

rocks have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands.

Question 8

define nonfoliated texture

Answer 8

rocks have crystals with more random orientations.

Question 9

metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things

Answer 9

texture and composition

Question 10

define rock cycle

Answer 10

changing of rocks from one type to another is called the rock cycle.

Question 11

which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle

Answer 11

sedimentary rock, igneous rock, and metamorphic

Question 12

what are 3 types of rocks

Answer 12

sedimentary rock, igneous rock, and metamorphic

Question 13

which types of rock form from molten rock

Answer 13

igneous

Question 14

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

Answer 14

sedimentary

Question 15

which types of rocks are formed from heat, pressure, and chemical reactions

Answer 15

metamorphic

Question 16

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

Answer 16

mineral