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What type of metamorphism occurs when an igneous body intrudes and bakes adjacent rock?
What type of metamorphism occurs when an igneous body intrudes and bakes adjacent rock?
- Contact Metamorphism (correct)
- Orogenic Metamorphism
- Eclogite Metamorphism
- Hydrothermal Metamorphism
At what pressure does Low P/T Metamorphism occur?
At what pressure does Low P/T Metamorphism occur?
- Around 50 kilobars
- Less than 2 kilobars (correct)
- Greater than 100 kilobars
- Around 12 kilobars
What type of metamorphism mainly occurs in subduction zones?
What type of metamorphism mainly occurs in subduction zones?
- Slate Metamorphism
- Zeolite Metamorphism
- Blueschist Metamorphism (correct)
- Granulite Metamorphism
The isochemical process by which rocks are changed by heat and pressure is known as:
The isochemical process by which rocks are changed by heat and pressure is known as:
Which type of metamorphic rock forms from the metamorphism of limestone?
Which type of metamorphic rock forms from the metamorphism of limestone?
What is the measure of the stress or physical force applied to the surface of a material?
What is the measure of the stress or physical force applied to the surface of a material?
At what pressure do Zeolite Metamorphism and Prehnite - Pumpellyite Metamorphism occur, respectively?
At what pressure do Zeolite Metamorphism and Prehnite - Pumpellyite Metamorphism occur, respectively?
Metamorphosed felsic rocks can transform into which type of metamorphic rock?
Metamorphosed felsic rocks can transform into which type of metamorphic rock?
'Meta' means __________, and 'Morp' means __________.
'Meta' means __________, and 'Morp' means __________.
'The higher the pressure, the greater the degree of metamorphism.' refers to the relationship between pressure and:
'The higher the pressure, the greater the degree of metamorphism.' refers to the relationship between pressure and:
What is the main geological process responsible for the formation of tectonic pressure?
What is the main geological process responsible for the formation of tectonic pressure?
At what temperature range does low-grade metamorphism take place?
At what temperature range does low-grade metamorphism take place?
What type of metamorphism is commonly associated with convergent plate boundaries?
What type of metamorphism is commonly associated with convergent plate boundaries?
Which type of rock texture is most often formed from mudstones and contains fine-grain minerals?
Which type of rock texture is most often formed from mudstones and contains fine-grain minerals?
What is the composition of a chemically active fluid involved in metamorphic processes?
What is the composition of a chemically active fluid involved in metamorphic processes?
What is the main difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?
What is the main difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?
Which geological process causes contact metamorphism?
Which geological process causes contact metamorphism?
Which geological process is associated with the formation of mid-ocean ridges?
Which geological process is associated with the formation of mid-ocean ridges?
What is the primary factor that increases the rate of metamorphic reactions?
What is the primary factor that increases the rate of metamorphic reactions?
