GL 107 Earth Systems Science

K. Hannula

Discussion questions for 9/24/06

1.  Which metamorphic changes tend to be the result of increases in temperature?

2.  Which metamorphic changes tend to be the result of increases in pressure?

3. Define "foliated texture."

4. Describe the typical features of the following metamorphic rocks:

• slate

• schist

• gneiss

• marble

• quartzite