chapter 26.4

Question 1

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

Answer 1

heat, pressure and chemical reaction

Question 2

which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism?

Answer 2

igneous, sedimentary, 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 metamorphism

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

non-foliated

Question 7

define foliated texture

Answer 7

crystals that are arranged in layers and bands

Question 8

define non-foliated texture

Answer 8

crystals with more random orientations

Question 9

metamorphic rocks mainly classified based on which two things?

Answer 9

texture

compision

Question 10

define rock cycle

Answer 10

continual changing of rocks from one type to another

Question 11

which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle?

Answer 11

sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic rocks

Question 12

what are the 3 types of rocks?

Answer 12

igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic

Question 13

which type of rocks form from molten rock?

Answer 13

igneous rocks

Question 14

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

Answer 14

sedimentary rocks

Question 15

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

Answer 15

metamorphic

Question 16

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

Answer 16

minerals