Metamorphic Rocks Quiz
1) Describe the 3 main Processes of Metamorphism:
  
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2) Describe the changes that occur to a shale as it is metamorphosed:
 
 
 

 

3) Describe the difference between a schist and a gneiss:
 
 

 

4) What is the difference between Metasomatism and Contact Metamorphism?
 

 

5) How do we describe the different grades of metamorphism?
 

 

6) Why do we use the first occurrence of a new mineral to describe metamorphic grades or facies and not the disappearance of an old mineral?

 


 
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