Match the foliated metamorphic rocks in order from lowest grade to highest grade. (Note: First refers to the lowest grade of metamorphism and fourth refers to the highest grade.)
A) Slate
B) Phyllite
C) Gneiss
D) Schist
1) First (lowest level of metamorphism)
2) Second
3) Third
4) Fourth (highest level of metamorphism)
Answers: 1) B 2) C 3) D 4) A
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