Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift Theory Quiz

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What are the three main processes that turn sediments into hard rock during lithification?

Compaction, cementation, and crystallization.

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Organic sedimentary rocks.

What is the difference between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

Foliated metamorphic rocks have a layered or banded appearance, while nonfoliated metamorphic rocks do not have a layered structure.

How does shale turn into slate during metamorphism?

Shale is compressed by heat and pressure, causing it to split easily and form slate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which limestone recrystallizes into the denser and more crystalline form of marble?

Metamorphism. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sand grains in sandstone when it is metamorphosed into quartzite?

The sand grains recrystallize to form a hard mass of quartz. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of gneiss that differentiates it from other metamorphic rocks?

Gneiss has bands of light and dark minerals due to the recrystallization of minerals under pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks?

Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from bits and pieces of other rocks, while chemical sedimentary rocks consist of minerals deposited from a solution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of schist that differentiates it from other metamorphic rocks?

Schist is dominated by platy or needle-like minerals that form shiny layers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks?

Metamorphism. Signup and view all the answers

Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift Theory Quiz

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What are the three main processes that turn sediments into hard rock during lithification?

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

What is the difference between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

How does shale turn into slate during metamorphism?

What is the process by which limestone recrystallizes into the denser and more crystalline form of marble?

What happens to the sand grains in sandstone when it is metamorphosed into quartzite?

What is the main characteristic of gneiss that differentiates it from other metamorphic rocks?

What is the main difference between clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks?

What is the main characteristic of schist that differentiates it from other metamorphic rocks?

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks?

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