Metamorphism occuring adjacent to a pluton when a body of magma intrudes a relatively cool country rock is called:

a) Sedimentary
b) Igneous
c) Regional
d) Burial
e) Contact


Ans: e) Contact

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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