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Metamorphic Rocks Study Guide – Types, Formation, and Identification 2026-02-25
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Metamorphic Rocks Study
Guide – Types, Formation,
and Identification




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The image shows metamorphic rock. NOT (a) Randomly arranged grains


MOST LIKELY- (c) Formed by extreme heat and pressure
Which phrase accurately describes this rock?
A- randomly arranged grains
B- formed through sedimention
C- formed by extreme heat and pressure
D- grains that do not split into layers


Which describes gneiss? Tends to split along bands
A- igneous
B- formed from shells
C- tends to split along bands
D- grains randomly arranged


Which are the two agents that are necessary in the Pressure and heat
formation of metamorphic rocks?
A- erosion and heat
B- heat and lava
C- lava and pressure
D- pressure and heat




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