17.5B| Metamorphic Rocks Module Quiz

Overview

This quiz will assess your understanding of metamorphic processes, metamorphic rocks, and metamorphic environments. Please consider the learning objective for this module before starting the quiz. If you feel that you need help understanding one or more of the learning objectives, go back into the module and review, or email me with specific questions.

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Instructions

Read each carefully, then choose or compose the best answer. You have one attempt and 30 minutes.  

Time Needed 

30 minutes. 

Learning Objectives

• Students can explain the rock cycle, differentiate among the three types of rocks, and use texture and composition to identify common rocks and their origins
• Illustrate the interrelationship among the three types of rocks using the Rock Cycle
• Describe the processes that form metamorphic rock
• Determine the grade of metamorphism based on grain size and possible index minerals
• Classify metamorphic rocks based on their texture and mineral content 
• Recognize metamorphic environments (origins of metamorphic rocks) and types of metamorphism