Discuss the differences between contact and regional metamorphism

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Contact metamorphism occurs when a rock is intruded by magma. The heat alters the form of the rock while remaining a solid, causing a metamorphic reaction. Regional metamorphism occurs during mountain building events when large quantities of rock are subjected to intense pressure and high temperatures.

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Robert Constanza and his colleagues have shown that ________

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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The depth to which a bivalve can bury itself depends on the ________

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