Why Could the Geologic Setting in This Figure Cause Metamorphism

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why could the geologic setting in this figure cause metamorphism?

• A)because it forces some rocks deeper as they are overridden by rocks above the fault
• B)it would only cause metamorphism very near the surface
• C)it would only cause metamorphism where the fault intersects the surface
• D)it cannot cause metamorphism
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The chamber between the eardrum and cochlea containing three tiny bones (hammer, anvil, and stirrup) that concentrate the vibrations of the eardrum on the cochlea’s oval window.

Eardrum Vibrations

are oscillations of the tympanic membrane in response to sound waves, crucial for the mechanical process of hearing.

Vestibular Sacs

Structures within the inner ear that contribute to the body's sense of balance and spatial orientation by detecting gravity and linear movement.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.