8 Questions
What is the temperature range at which metamorphism takes place?
Above 150 °C (300 °F)
What distinguishes metamorphism from weathering or diagenesis?
It takes place at elevated pressure and high temperatures
What is the study of metamorphism known as?
Metamorphic petrology
What is the characteristic of prograde metamorphism?
Metamorphism occurring at increasing pressure and temperature conditions
How does metamorphism differ in various forms?
In the characteristic temperatures, pressures, and rate at which they take place
What causes metamorphism in rocks?
Exposure to different conditions than those in which it formed
What is the primary factor leading to metamorphic changes in rocks?
Increased temperature and pressure
What distinguishes metamorphism from diagenesis?
Presence of directed pressure during metamorphism
Test your knowledge of metamorphism with this quiz! Learn about the process of rock transformation, different mineral compositions, and the effects of temperature, pressure, and chemically active fluids. Differentiate between metamorphism, weathering, and diagenesis.
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