Why Is Pressure So Important in Metamorphism

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why is pressure so important in metamorphism?

• A) Increasing pressure causes many minerals to metamorphose into denser minerals that are more stable at high pressure.
• B) It isn't important.
• C) Decreasing pressure causes many minerals to metamorphose into denser minerals that are more stable at high pressure.
• D) Increased pressure means low temperature which is a key factor of metamorphism

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