SEDIMENTARY AND METAMORPHIC ROCKS REVIEW-
NAME ___________________
DATE _________ HOUR ____
CHAPTER 6
1. Identify sedimentary rocks by name. (find pictures or write a short description)
Geology.com is a great source for rock pictures.
Sandstoneshale
ConglomeratebrecciaCrystalline Limestonerock gypsumRock saltcoquinaCoalchalkJasper/flint/chertoolitic limestoneFossiliferous limestone
dolostone
Arkose
siltstone
2. Which sedimentary rocks formed in the following environments?
Hot springreefBeachdeep oceanEvaporating oceanalluvial fanRiverswampLakes/lagoonshallow marine-
3. Classify a sedimentary rock as either clastic, chemical or bioclastic (organic)
4. Recognize transgressive and regressive sequences from core samples. Drawings:
5. Describe the 4 ways sediment may become lithified into a sedimentary rock
6. Describe and interpret the following sedimentary features:
Cross beddingripple marksGraded bedding-
varves-
Mud cracksReview the textbook website (see Mrs. Bouda’s website) chapter 6- concept review and visualizing
geology. I will take an essay question from the “ thinking geologically” section.
CHAPTER 7
1. Identify metamorphic rocks (find pictures or write a short description)
Slate
schist
Gneiss
quartzite
Marble
anthracite
Phyllite
hornfels
Metaconglomerate
jaspillite
2. Name the parent rock of the rocks below:
Slate
Gneiss
Marble
Phyllite
Metaconglomerate
schist
quartzite
anthracite
hornfels
3. Compare contact and regional metamorphism
4. Explain the cause and effect on rocks of
Effect
Pressure
cause
+
Heat
Chemically active fluids
5. Relate minerals to degree of metamorphism. Which minerals form in…..
LowMediumHigh6. Relate the degree of metamorphism to foliated metamorphic rocks (page 161)
Low
High
Review the textbook website- chapter 7- concept review- questions 1-14 only
ROCK CYCLE
1. Explain and diagram the rock cycle. Events that change rock types? Where do these changes occur?