Metamorphic Rocks 1.0
What is ‘Metamorphism’?
The process in which an existing rock is changed by heat, pressure or both.
What is ‘Recrystaliztion’?
The process when heat and pressure break the bonds that join atoms in minerals, and then the atoms join together differently as new bonds form.
What is ‘Weathering’ ?
The process by which natural forces break down rocks.
What is 'abrasion' ?
The process of wearing down by friction, the rubbing of one object or surface against another.
Hanoi
What is ‘Foliation’?
An arrangement of minerals in flat or wavy parallel bands.
True of False? Rock’s minerals cannot change due to heat and pressure.
False!
What’s the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?
Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks by physical forces, while chemical weathering breaks down rocks by chemical reactions, changing rock’s makeup/composition.
Name four types of Mechanical Weathering!
Ice wedging, pressure release, plant root growth, abrasion.
What year did South Korea reach the Semi-finals at the FIFA World Cup?
2002
Melted rocks from metamorphism results in what?
Igneous rocks.
As the rocks are deeper, the _____ the change.
Greater
True or false? Water compresses in size while frozen, and expands when it melts.
False.
Rain water plus _____ in the air makes acid rain?
CO2
Name all 7 Members of BTS.
V
Jungkook
Jin
Jimin
Suga
RM
J-Hope
Metamorphic changes over small areas occur mainly due to high ______, not _______.
Temperature, Pressure.
Foliated rocks can be split easy, so are used commonly as (buildings, homes etc) ?
Floor tiles
Rusting is effected by air and _____ in rocks, and changes them to ______ colour.
Iron, red/brown
What are the three factors affecting the weathering rate?
Surface area, rock composition and climate.
What are the top 6 most populated cities in South Korea ?
Seoul
Busan
Incheon
Daegu
Daejeon
Gwangju
Nonfoliated rocks are made of only one mineral. They are commonly used by artists for?
Sculptures.
Name two types of Metamorphic rocks.
Possible Answers:
Slate
Quartzite
Marble
Schist
Gneiss
Phyllite
Name one famous landmark that is/was affected by weathering.
Possible answers:
Valley of Fire, Nevada
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Arches National Park, Utah
Uluru, Australia
The words 'weather' and 'weathering' mean the same thing. True or False?
False!
Sing the first verse of the National Anthem of South Korea (Aegukga)
Have other students to verify if they did it right or wrong >_<