Metamorphic Rocks Quiz



1.
Metamorphic rocks form as a magma cools.
A. True
B. False


2.
The three agents of metamorphism are heat, pressure, and precipitation from solution.
A. True
B. False


3.
Contact metamorphism is due to an intruding magma.
A. True
B. False


4.
Fault breccia and fault gouge are evidence for regional metamorphism.
A. True
B. False


5.
The mineralogy of a metamorphic rock is a good guide to the degree or intensity of the metamorphism.
A. True
B. False


6.
The two types of metamorphic textures are foliated and pyroclastic.
A. True
B. False


7.
Schist is a foliated metamorphic rock.
A. True
B. False


8.
Marble is metamorphosed limestone.
A. True
B. False


9.
Marble is composed of calcite.
A. True
B. False


10.
Any rock can be metamorphosed.
A. True
B. False



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