Describe metamorphism in an aureole. Draw and label a picture of metamorphism surrounding a

granite pluton to show the zones that might surround an intrusion. What will be an ideal response?


The country rock closest to the intrusion is the most metamorphosed and exhibits the greatest changes.
Metamorphism decreases with distance from the intrusion.

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A) fall. B) slide. C) slump. D) creep. E) avalanche.

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The process by which water vapor changes directly to a solid is called ________.

evaporation deposition condensation melting

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Usually when a cumulonimbus cloud begins to dissipate, the bottom half of the cloud dissipates first

a. True b. False

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