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9.92 Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Worksheet

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks: MCQ focus: classify rock types by formation process, texture, composition, fossils, layering, and heat/pressure evidence. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3 - NGSS-aligned Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks: NGSS: HS-ESS2-1; HS-ESS2-3; NRC/DCI: ESS2.A-B; SEP/CCC: Classifying / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6; TX Earth Systems 112.49.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A rock has garnet crystals in a schistose matrix and formed during continental collision. Which evidence best supports regional metamorphism?

AGas bubbles were trapped as lava cooled at the surface.

BDirected pressure and heat during mountain building produced foliation and new minerals.

CDissolved minerals precipitated as a lake evaporated.

DShell fragments accumulated in shallow seawater.

Solution & Explanation:Schistosity, garnet growth, and continental collision are evidence of regional metamorphism caused by widespread heat and directed pressure.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During mountain building, minerals in shale recrystallize and grow mica flakes that align into a shiny foliation. Which classification best fits the new rock?

AClastic sedimentary rock formed by cemented gravel

BFoliated metamorphic rock formed by regional metamorphism

CExtrusive igneous rock formed by gas-rich lava

DChemical sedimentary rock formed by evaporation

Solution & Explanation:Mountain building can cause regional metamorphism. Aligned mica flakes and recrystallization indicate a foliated metamorphic rock such as schist.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

After sediments are deposited in a basin, which processes are usually needed to turn them into clastic sedimentary rock?

AGas expansion and rapid cooling

BCompaction and cementation during burial

CMineral alignment by directed pressure

DComplete melting and eruption

Solution & Explanation:Deposited sediments become clastic sedimentary rock through lithification, mainly compaction and cementation.

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