Which Does Not Occur as a Result of Metamorphic Change

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which does not occur as a result of metamorphic change?

• A) New minerals form and old ones disappear.
• B) Fluid intrusions wash away minerals.
• C) Rocks break apart and crumble.
• D) Rock texture is altered by changes in orientation of minerals.

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Definitions:

Ascending Aorta

The ascending aorta is the initial section of the aorta emerging from the heart, which ascends upwards before curving into the aortic arch.

Left Atrium

The left atrium is the top left section of the heart, responsible for collecting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins and transferring it to the left ventricle.

Atrial Systole

The phase of the heart's cycle during which the atria contract, pushing blood into the ventricles.

P Wave

The first wave detected in an electrocardiogram; represents the depolarization of the atria before they contract.