What Must Happen in Order to Transform a Metamorphic Rock

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Multiple Choice

What must happen in order to transform a metamorphic rock into a sedimentary rock?

• A)formation of a volcano
• B)mountain building
• C)burial of metamorphic rocks
• D)subduction of oceanic crust

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Definitions:

Genotype Frequencies

The proportion of different genotypes in a population, used in population genetics to study the genetic structure and evolution of species.

Genetic Equilibrium

Description for a population in which the frequency of alleles for a given trait is not changing over time.

Founder Effect

Cause of genetic drift due to colonization by a limited number of individuals who, by chance, have different genotype and allele frequencies than the parent population.

Differential Reproduction

A process where individuals with certain traits reproduce more than others, leading to changes in genetic characteristics over generations.