Question 1

Metamorphic rocks have formed throughout all geological periods.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are some examples of nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

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marble,qua...

Question 3

What is the reaction of country rock with solutions from a cooling magma known as?

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A)   hydrothermal solution
B)   hydroxide alteration
C)   geothermal alteration
D)   hydrothermal alteration
E)   hydrostatic alterationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 4

A group of metamorphic rocks that formed under the same broad conditions of temperature and pressure is a

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A)   metamorphic zone.
B)   isograd.
C)   metamorphic facies.
D)   contact zone.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Why is asbestos considered a health hazard?

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A)   The fibers can cause lung cancer.
B)   Smoke from burning asbestos can cause lung cancer.
C)   Particles are toxic when ingested.
D)   Asbestos mining is hazardous for the miners.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

The various colors of slate result from differing intensities of deformation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Slate,phyllite,schist,gneiss,amphibolite,and migmatite are examples of _______ metamorphic rocks.

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The answer of Slate,phyllite,schist,gneiss,amphibolite,and migmatite are examples of _______ metamorphic...

Question 8

Blueschist facies indicate

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A)   formation at high temperature and high pressure.
B)   evidence of an ancient subduction zone.
C)   migmatite melting in a subduction zone.
D)   all of theseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What are some types of ore deposits that have formed in association with contact metamorphism?

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copper,iron,lead,zinc,tin,tungsten

Question 10

The concentric zones surrounding an igneous intrusion,and in which contact metamorphism has taken place,are called ____________________.

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The answer of The concentric zones surrounding an igneous intrusion,and...

Question 11

What is the difference between slate and phyllite?

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Grain size.Phyllite grains are...

Question 12

What are two different types of pressures to which rocks can be subjected and can cause metamorphism? ____________________ ____________________,

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lithostati...

Question 13

Foliated metamorphic rocks are further classified on the basis of what observable properties?

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Foliated rocks are c...

Question 14

Asbestos has been linked to lung cancer,yet why would removing all asbestos from all buildings be a bad idea?

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There are several types of asbestos,and ...

Question 15

What is the significance of foliation in a metamorphic rock? (Not what is foliation,but what does it mean in terms of the rock's history?

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Foliation indicates ...

Question 16

The most important fluid promoting metamorphism is ____________________.

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Question 17

Which mineral group is the source of most commercial asbestos?

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A)   serpentine
B)   amphibole
C)   chrysotile
D)   serpentine and amphiboliteE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Name five of the more than 3,000 uses for asbestos.

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Examples of uses for asbestos ...

Question 19

The type of metamorphism that occurs over large areas,commonly at convergent plate margins,and is responsible for the production of most metamorphic rocks is ____________________.

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The answer of The type of metamorphism that occurs over...

Question 20

A metamorphic rock with more than 50% platy and elongated minerals,all of which are visible to the naked eye is a

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A)   phyllite.
B)   gneiss.
C)   slate.
D)   schist.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks have formed throughout all geological periods.

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What are some examples of nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

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What is the reaction of country rock with solutions from a cooling magma known as?

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A group of metamorphic rocks that formed under the same broad conditions of temperature and pressure is a

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Why is asbestos considered a health hazard?

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The various colors of slate result from differing intensities of deformation.

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Slate,phyllite,schist,gneiss,amphibolite,and migmatite are examples of _______ metamorphic rocks.

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Blueschist facies indicate

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What are some types of ore deposits that have formed in association with contact metamorphism?

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The concentric zones surrounding an igneous intrusion,and in which contact metamorphism has taken place,are called ____________________.

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What is the difference between slate and phyllite?

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What are two different types of pressures to which rocks can be subjected and can cause metamorphism? ____________________ ____________________,

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Foliated metamorphic rocks are further classified on the basis of what observable properties?

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Asbestos has been linked to lung cancer,yet why would removing all asbestos from all buildings be a bad idea?

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What is the significance of foliation in a metamorphic rock? (Not what is foliation,but what does it mean in terms of the rock's history?

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The most important fluid promoting metamorphism is ____________________.

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Which mineral group is the source of most commercial asbestos?

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Name five of the more than 3,000 uses for asbestos.

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The type of metamorphism that occurs over large areas,commonly at convergent plate margins,and is responsible for the production of most metamorphic rocks is ____________________.

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A metamorphic rock with more than 50% platy and elongated minerals,all of which are visible to the naked eye is a

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