Some Facts
True or False? Metamorphic Rocks are hotter than lava
False
Which one of these is a category of metamorphic rocks?
A. Intrusive
B. Silstone
C. Foliated
D. Paneer and naan
C. Foliated
True or False? Metamorphic Rocks are made above the surface
False
True or False? Subduction is a big cause for metamorphic rocks to form
True
What language does the word Metamorphic come from?
Greek
How long does it typically take to make metamorphic rocks?
A: Over 1 billion years
B: Thousands of years
C: Millions of years
D: It depends
C: Millions of years
Name the 2 categories of metamorphic rocks
Foliated and Non-Foliated
Which one of these factors DOES NOT typically make metamorphic rocks?
A. High Heat
B. High Pressure
C. The presence of magma
D. None of the above
C. The presence of magma
Are metamorphic rocks hard or soft
Hard
Name the three types of rocks
Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, and Igneous Rocks
Which one of these events can cause metamorphic rocks to form?
A: High pressure
B: High heat/fluids
C: All of the above
C: All of the above
Why is marble a better choice for flooring over slate?
Because it's non foliated, so it has equal layers
True or False? It's quite common for metamorphic rocks to be made near the places that tectonic plate meet.
True
True or False? The process of metamorphic rocks takes exactly 3.5 thousand years
False
True or False? The cooling of lava results in metamorphic rocks
False
What temperature does metamorphic rocks form? (give a range)
200-800
Imagine a metamorphic rock formed deep underground, with equal pressure. Would it be foliated? Yes or no.
No
Name 3 locations that metamorphic rocks form frequently at.
Swiss Alps, California Coast Mountains, Rocky Mountains, The Himalayas, The Appalachian Mountains
What temperature do metamorphic rocks usually form in? (You can give a range)
200°C to 850°C
Is marble foliated or non-foliated?
Non-foliated