Physical Geology: Metamorphic Rocks & Metamorphism

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What is the process that results in mineralogical changes?

  • Weathering and erosion
  • High-grade metamorphism of granite
  • Recombination or reaction between existing minerals and available ions (correct)
  • Low-grade metamorphism of shale

What is the characteristic of slate?

  • Medium-grained and banded
  • Coarse-grained and nonfoliated
  • Fine-grained and foliated (correct)
  • Coarse-grained and banded

What determines the color of slate?

  • The presence of quartz
  • The presence of amphibole
  • The presence of clay minerals
  • The mineral constituents (correct)

What is schist characterized by?

<p>Strongly foliated and contains mica minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gneiss formed from?

<p>High-grade metamorphism of shale or granite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of marble?

<p>Coarse-grained and nonfoliated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is marble formed from?

<p>Metamorphism of limestone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of pure marble?

<p>White (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that forms slate?

<p>Low-grade metamorphism of shale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of schist?

<p>Mica schist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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