Metamorphic Zones and Grades
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What are the three defined metamorphic zones based on?

  • Geological age
  • Magnetic properties
  • Temperature and pressure conditions
  • Presence of index minerals (correct)
  • What marks the boundary between each metamorphic zone?

  • Appearance or disappearance of an index mineral (correct)
  • Fracture density
  • Changes in rock color
  • Magnetic anomalies
  • What do Isograds mark in metamorphic zones?

  • Last appearance of an index mineral
  • First appearance of an index mineral (correct)
  • Temperature only
  • Pressure only
  • What does metamorphic grade describe?

    <p>Relative temperature and pressure conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Isograds defined by?

    <p>&quot;Mineral in&quot; and &quot;mineral-out&quot; isograds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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