6.4 RSG Metamorphic Rocks pgs. 133 - 137
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Before you read define the Key terms from the section NOT from glossary:
1. Parent rock -
2. Metamorphism –
3. Deform After you read answer these key concept questions in
COMPLETE SENTENCES:
4. What factors cause metamorphism to occur to rocks? List at least three!
5. – 6. Describe regional metamorphism and include the changes that occur to the rocks.
7. – 8. Diagram and explain contact metamorphism and the changes that occur to the rocks.
9. Describe deformational metamorphism.
10. Explain why some metamorphic rocks are foliated and some are not.
11. Give an example of a foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rock.
12 - 13. Describe the metamorphic sequence of shale. (shale turns into what rock? That rock
turns into what rock etc.)
13. – 16. State the parent rock of the following metamorphic rocks.
Quartzite = ______________________
Gneiss _________________________
Marble = ________________________
Anthracite ______________________
17. (3pt bonus) Anthracite coal is made mostly of carbon from plant remains. The parent rock
to all coal is a substance called peat. You have probably heard of it as peat moss. If peat moss
can become coal, what can anthracite coal become if higher levels of metamorphism are
reached? (hint- we studied both substances in chapter 5)