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ishan

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the definition of a parent rock?
 
  A) The rock that was altered by metamorphism
  B) The resulting precipitate when water dissolves mineral matter
  C) The rock produced by metamorphism
  D) The igneous rock forming through solidification of magma

Question 2

Which low-grade metamorphic rock displays thin, parallel layers and contains very fine grains of mica?
 
  A) Schist
  B) Gneiss
  C) Anthracite
  D) Slate


Moriaki

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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