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Fun Facts
100
What type of rock forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical reaction?
a. Sedimentary
b. Metamorphic
c. Sandstone
a. Metamorphic rocks are a type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical reaction.
100
Heat and pressure change the rock Shale into _____
a. Granite
b. Slate
c. Gneiss
b. Slate
Slate is basically a denser, more compact version of Shale.
100
Why did the emperor of India have the Taj Mahal built?
a. In memory of his wife.
b. For a place of worship.
c. For Architectural growth.
a. In memory of his wife.
Shah Jahan,Mughal emperor of India had the Taj Mahal built in memory of his wife. Muntaz Mahal died on June 17,1631,Burhanpur,India
200
Pockets of magma rising through the crust also provide heat that can produce _____ rocks
a. igneous
b.metamorphic
c. slate
b. metamorphic
200
What does the word foliated mean?
a. a term used to describe metamorphic rocks whose grains are arranged in parallel layers or bands
b. a term used to describe the effect of a rock after heat and pressure has transformed it under earths surface
a. Foliated
The term foliated comes from the Latin word for "leaf." It describes the thin, flat layering found in most metamorphic rocks
200
what are the great things about marble,that led architects and sculptors to use marble for many statues and buildings.
a It can be easily polished,and can be cut easily.
b. It shows wealth. Not very expensive.
c. It is good looking,and is easy to make intricate designs.
a. it can be easily polished and can be cut easily.
Polishing marble is an easy task and is done once a month to keep the marble looking lustrous. A combination baking soda and water are commonly used to clean marble,and removes scratches.
300
The crystals in granite have been flattened to create the foliated texture of ______
a. Shale
b. Quartzite
c. Gneiss
c. Gneiss
300
The weakly cemented particles in the sandstone recrystallize to form _____, which is extremely hard and much smother.
a. Quartzite
b. Shale
a. Quartzite
300
Like marble,slate comes in a variety of colors including.
a. gray,red,black,and purple.
b.red burgandy,navy,white,yellow
c. teal, green, red, blue
a. gray,red,black,and purple.