Which of the following scenarios best describes the formation of hornfels?
A) Mudstones are metamorphosed by directed pressure.
B) Granite is melted and recrystallized.
C) Shales and mudstones are baked during contact metamorphism.
D) Phyllite is altered by contact with hydrothermal fluids.
Answer: C
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