The Mineral Assemblage Within Metamorphic Rock Is ____________

question 22

Multiple Choice

The mineral assemblage within metamorphic rock is ____________.

• A) always identical to that found within the protolith
• B) dependent only on the mineral assemblage of the protolith
• C) dependent only on the temperature and pressure of formation
• D) dependent on both the mineral assemblage of the protolith and the temperature and pressure of formation

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Definitions:

Lateral

Positioned on or relating to the side of an organism or structure.

Proximal

Situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.

Dermomycosis

A fungal infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or other fungi.

Fungus

A group of eukaryotic organisms, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms, that are distinct from plants, animals, and bacteria.