What is the most important factor driving metamorphism?

A) Pressure
B) Heat
C) Hydrothermal fluids
D) Orientation


Answer: B

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a. saturated b. unstable c. adiabatic d. dew point e. convective

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Why does sandstone fracture more easily than shale when uplifted?

What will be an ideal response?

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Deformation under low stress, below yield strength, is often

A) elastic. B) plastic. C) irreversible. D) compressive.

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Probability gives us a mathematical estimate that an event is likely to occur.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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