Why is time important in metamorphism?


Chemical reactions proceed at different rates and thus require different amounts of time to complete. Reactions involving silicate compounds are particularly slow, and because most metamorphic rocks are composed of silicate minerals, it is thought that metamorphism is a very slow geologic process.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Pyroclastic material that is less than 2 mm in diameter is called ____________________. Particles

ranging from 2 to 64 mm in diameter are known as ____________________, while ____________________ and ____________________ are pieces larger than 64 mm in diameter. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The cousin of which scientist worked out the first rough chart of the Gulf Stream?

A) ?Charles Darwin B) ?Edward Forbes C) ?John Murray D) ?Benjamin Franklin

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