Fill-In-The Blanks for Metamorphic Rocks - Chapter 7

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1. In __________ metamorphism there is a local heat source. .

2. Dynamic metamorphism would be expected along a ________ plate boundary. .

3. In regional metamorphism the heat source is the ___________ temperature expected with increasing depth of burial. .

4. The change from diagenesis to metamorphism marks the boundary between __________ and metamorphic rocks. .

5. Contact metamorphism is commonly associated with which plate boundary?

6. High pressure and low temperature regional metamorphism is characteristic of what plate boundary? .

7. Allignment of planar minerals (such as micas) produces __________ .

8. A foliated metamorphic rock in which the oriented micas are not visible but are large enought to reflect light is a _________ .

9. With increasing temperature and pressure the realm of metamorphism grades into _____________ processes.

10. Silicate liquids are not present during metamorphism - True or False

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