When radiometric dating is applied to metamorphic rocks, the date obtained is:

a. the date of final crystallization of the magma.
b. the date at which metamorphism began.
c. a minimum age for the parent rock.
d. the date at which metamorphism ceased.
e. a maximum age for the daughter rock.


C

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