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What are the two main factors that cause metamorphism?
What are the two main factors that cause metamorphism?
- Water and pressure
- Heat and water
- Pressure and minerals
- Heat and pressure (correct)
During which process do small crystals in the rock combine to form larger crystals?
During which process do small crystals in the rock combine to form larger crystals?
- Metamorphism
- Metasomatism
- Neometamorphism
- Recrystallization (correct)
What is the process called where new minerals are formed by changing the chemical composition of the parent rock's crystals?
What is the process called where new minerals are formed by changing the chemical composition of the parent rock's crystals?
- Metamorphism
- Metasomatism
- Neometamorphism (correct)
- Recrystallization
Which type of rock is formed from the recrystallization of limestone?
Which type of rock is formed from the recrystallization of limestone?
What does metasomatism involve?
What does metasomatism involve?
What is the meaning of 'metamorphic' in the context of geology?
What is the meaning of 'metamorphic' in the context of geology?
What are the three main metamorphic processes mentioned in the text?
What are the three main metamorphic processes mentioned in the text?
What is impact metamorphism also known as?
What is impact metamorphism also known as?
What happens to the minerals under impact metamorphism?
What happens to the minerals under impact metamorphism?
How do metamorphic rocks originate, according to the text?
How do metamorphic rocks originate, according to the text?
What is the organic matter formed in a swampy humid area called?
What is the organic matter formed in a swampy humid area called?
At what depth and temperature does peat become low-grade lignite?
At what depth and temperature does peat become low-grade lignite?
What happens to the peat at higher temperatures and in deeper zones within the earth's interior?
What happens to the peat at higher temperatures and in deeper zones within the earth's interior?
What is another name for anthracite?
What is another name for anthracite?
What causes the metamorphic rock process of metasomatism to start?
What causes the metamorphic rock process of metasomatism to start?
