Which of the Following Processes CANNOT Occur in the Formation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes CANNOT occur in the formation of metamorphic rock?

• A)the realignment of minerals so that they develop a preferred orientation
• B)the segregation of minerals into layers of different compositions
• C)the solid-state rearrangement of atoms or ions to create a new assemblage of minerals
• D)complete melting of the rock, followed by solidification to form a new rock

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Bryophyte

Nonvascular plant; a moss, liverwort, or hornwort.

Retain Moisture

The ability to hold or keep water or moisture within an object or environment.