The Process of Low-Grade Metamorphic Rocks Being Altered to Form

question 28

Multiple Choice

The process of low-grade metamorphic rocks being altered to form high-grade metamorphic rocks is termed ________ metamorphism.

• A)foliated
• B)prograde
• C)retrograde
• D)dynamic

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