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Clicker questionsMetamorphic Rocks

True or False: Metamorphism can produce new minerals in a rock.

A. TrueB. False

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Which type of metamorphism is produced along convergent plate boundaries?

A. RegionalB. ContactC. ShockD. Metamorphism does

not occur along convergent plate boundaries

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Which type of metamorphism is produced near magma chambers?

A. Regional B. ContactC. ShockD. Metamorphism does

not occur near magma chambers

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How do precious mineral form (gold, silver, copper)?

A. High temperatureB. High pressureC. Hot fluidsD. From cooling magma

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Regional Metamorphism along a mountain belt (convergence of 2 continental plates) is defined by:

A. Low temperature and pressure

B. High temperature and pressure

C. Low temperature and high pressure

D. High temperature and low pressure

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Contact metamorphism near a magma body is defined by:

A. Low temperature and pressure

B. High temperature and pressure

C. Low temperature and high pressure

D. High temperature and low pressure

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Hydrothermal metamorphism is defined by:A. Low temperature and

pressure + hot waterB. Low temperature and

high pressure + hot water

C. Medium temperature and low pressure + hot water

D. Medium temperature and high pressure + hot water

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