Metamorphism that occurs over broad areas when the pressure and associated heat of overlaying rocks or other tectonic forces cause the rocks to undergo deformation is known as
A) clastic metamorphism.
B) intrusive metamorphism.
C) contact metamorphism.
D) regional metamorphism.
E) extrusive metamorphism.
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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