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What process occurs when rocks are altered by high temperature and pressure without melting?
What process occurs when rocks are altered by high temperature and pressure without melting?
Which of the following statements best describes metamorphic rocks?
Which of the following statements best describes metamorphic rocks?
What are the primary sources of high temperatures that cause metamorphism?
What are the primary sources of high temperatures that cause metamorphism?
Which scenario would most likely result in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
Which scenario would most likely result in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
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Which of the following correctly identifies a cause of metamorphism?
Which of the following correctly identifies a cause of metamorphism?
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What characterizes nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
What characterizes nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
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Which grade of metamorphism is likely to occur at the highest temperature?
Which grade of metamorphism is likely to occur at the highest temperature?
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What is the primary factor influencing the grade of metamorphism?
What is the primary factor influencing the grade of metamorphism?
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What results from the metamorphism of shale?
What results from the metamorphism of shale?
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What type of metamorphism occurs when high temperature and pressure affect large regions of Earth's crust?
What type of metamorphism occurs when high temperature and pressure affect large regions of Earth's crust?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of metamorphic rock listed in order of increasing grade?
Which of the following is NOT a type of metamorphic rock listed in order of increasing grade?
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What does the development of foliation in metamorphic rocks depend on?
What does the development of foliation in metamorphic rocks depend on?
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What is a characteristic of contact metamorphism?
What is a characteristic of contact metamorphism?
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Which metamorphic rock allows for easy cleavage due to oriented clay minerals?
Which metamorphic rock allows for easy cleavage due to oriented clay minerals?
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Which rock type forms from prograde metamorphism following the sequence slate to gneiss?
Which rock type forms from prograde metamorphism following the sequence slate to gneiss?
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Which metamorphic rock is described as strongly banded with dark bands of micas and light bands of feldspars?
Which metamorphic rock is described as strongly banded with dark bands of micas and light bands of feldspars?
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What component is critical for the classification of grades of metamorphism?
What component is critical for the classification of grades of metamorphism?
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Which mineral can form as a high-pressure polymorph of quartz during a meteorite impact?
Which mineral can form as a high-pressure polymorph of quartz during a meteorite impact?
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What does regional metamorphism commonly produce in terms of geological features?
What does regional metamorphism commonly produce in terms of geological features?
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In which environment is contact metamorphism likely to occur?
In which environment is contact metamorphism likely to occur?
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What is the primary process through which metamorphic minerals change during metamorphism?
What is the primary process through which metamorphic minerals change during metamorphism?
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Which substance is typically produced as a result of meteorite impacts?
Which substance is typically produced as a result of meteorite impacts?
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What characteristic is typical of foliated metamorphic rocks?
What characteristic is typical of foliated metamorphic rocks?
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Which process involves the change of existing crystal size and shape in metamorphic rocks?
Which process involves the change of existing crystal size and shape in metamorphic rocks?
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What does foliation develop in metamorphic rocks?
What does foliation develop in metamorphic rocks?
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What happens during the recombination process in metamorphic rocks?
What happens during the recombination process in metamorphic rocks?
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How does uniform stress differ from directed stress in metamorphic processes?
How does uniform stress differ from directed stress in metamorphic processes?
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Which of the following best explains how metamorphic rocks can change under fluid presence?
Which of the following best explains how metamorphic rocks can change under fluid presence?
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Which mineral transformation occurs when shale metamorphoses into schist?
Which mineral transformation occurs when shale metamorphoses into schist?
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What process occurs when hot water reacts with rock to alter its composition?
What process occurs when hot water reacts with rock to alter its composition?
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Which of the following is NOT a product of metamorphic processes?
Which of the following is NOT a product of metamorphic processes?
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What type of mineral resources are primarily produced from hydrothermal solutions?
What type of mineral resources are primarily produced from hydrothermal solutions?
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Which of the following best describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?
Which of the following best describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?
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What is the economic significance of metamorphic rocks?
What is the economic significance of metamorphic rocks?
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Which rock type is formed from cemented or precipitated sediments?
Which rock type is formed from cemented or precipitated sediments?
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Which mineral is commonly associated with metamorphic processes and is known for its use in fireproof materials?
Which mineral is commonly associated with metamorphic processes and is known for its use in fireproof materials?
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Which statement is true regarding igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Which statement is true regarding igneous and metamorphic rocks?
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Study Notes
Metamorphism
- Metamorphic rocks are altered or changed rocks, beyond recognition, due to changes in chemical composition, texture, and structure.
- Metamorphism occurs when rocks are baked by heat from molten magma, squeezed by tectonic plates, or by pressure from overlying rock layers.
Types of Metamorphism
- Regional metamorphism: Occurs when high temperatures and pressures affect large areas of Earth's crust, resulting in changes in minerals and rock types, along with folding and deformation.
- Contact metamorphism: Occurs when molten material (like magma) contacts solid rock, resulting in changes in mineral assemblages due to high temperatures and moderate-to-low pressures.
- Meteorite impact: sudden and intense deformation, producing features like craters and fragmented rocks.
- Hydrothermal metamorphism: Occurs when very hot water interacts with rock, changing its chemical and mineral composition. This often occurs near igneous intrusions and active volcanoes.
Recognizing Metamorphic Rocks
- High temperatures and pressures can change the texture, mineral composition, or chemical composition of a rock without melting it.
- Metamorphic rocks can be foliated (layered) or nonfoliated (non-layered).
- Folliated rocks often have visible bands or layers of minerals due to pressure.
- Nonfoliated metamorphic rocks have mineral crystals that are evenly distributed rather than layered.
Metamorphic Minerals
- During metamorphism, minerals in a rock undergo solid-state changes, forming different stable minerals according to the new temperature and pressure conditions.
- These new minerals that are stable under altered conditions are called metamorphic minerals.
Metamorphic Textures
- Foliated textures are characterized by bands and layers of minerals due to pressure.
- Non-foliated textures have equal distributions of minerals with blocky crystal shapes.
Grades of Metamorphism
- Different combinations of temperature and pressure result in varying grades of metamorphism (low, intermediate, and high).
- Each grade is associated with different suites of minerals and textures.
Economic Importance of Metamorphic Rocks
- Many economically important resources are produced by metamorphic processes.
- Metallic mineral resources are occasionally discovered in solid-state deposits.
- Many metallic deposits are precipitated from hydrothermal solutions.
- Nonmetallic resources such as talc, asbestos, and graphite are produced by metamorphism.
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Explore the fascinating world of metamorphism, where rocks undergo profound changes through heat and pressure. This quiz covers various types of metamorphism such as regional, contact, and hydrothermal metamorphism, highlighting their unique processes and effects on mineral composition. Test your knowledge on how these forces shape Earth's crust.
