Why Could the Geologic Setting in This Figure Cause Metamorphism

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Multiple Choice

Why could the geologic setting in this figure cause metamorphism?

• A) because it forces some rocks deeper as they are overridden by rocks above the fault
• B) it would only cause metamorphism very near the surface
• C) it would only cause metamorphism where the fault intersects the surface
• D) it cannot cause metamorphism
• E) none of these

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