Carefully Examine the Cross Section Below of a Subduction Zone

question 59

Short Answer

Carefully examine the cross section below of a subduction zone, and note the areas labeled A, B, or C.

a)At which location (A, B, or C)would a metamorphic regime occur that is characterized by high temperature and high pressure? ________
b)At which location (A, B, orC)would a metamorphic regime occur that is characterized by high temperature and low pressure? ________
c)At which location (A, B, orC)would a metamorphic regime occur that is characterized by low temperature and high pressure? ________
d)At which location (A, B, andC)would blueschist form? ________

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