The Transformation of Low-Grade Metamorphic Rocks into High-Grade Metamorphic Rocks

question 60

Multiple Choice

The transformation of low-grade metamorphic rocks into high-grade metamorphic rocks is termed ________ metamorphism.

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

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Definitions:

Rhizomes

Underground plant stems capable of producing the shoot and root systems of a new plant, contributing to asexual reproduction and the spread of the plant.

Papery Leaves

Leaves characterized by a thin, dry, and delicate texture, often found on plants in dry environments.

Corms

Underground plant stems that serve as storage organs for nutrients during dormant periods.

Monocot

A group of flowering plants (angiosperms) that has a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed, common examples include grasses and lilies.