Which of the Following Scenarios Best Describes the Formation of Hornfels

question 8

Multiple Choice

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.

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