This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What role does temperature play in metamorphism? What will be an ideal ... (Read 27 times)

kamilo84

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 495
on: Jul 16, 2018
What role does temperature play in metamorphism?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

True or False: Metamorphic processes can be seen because metamorphic rocks form on Earth's surface.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dreamfighter72

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 355
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Temperature increases along the geothermal gradient as rocks are buried deeper in Earth's crust by tectonic processes or by the weight of the rocks above them. Rocks also experience higher temperatures near igneous intrusions. A temperature increase can drive the chemical reactions of metamorphism. These reactions include dehydration and degassing of minerals that contain water or gas molecules in their structure. Minerals are stable within a defined range of temperature and pressure. Outside of this stability range, original minerals break down and form new minerals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE


kamilo84

  • Member
  • Posts: 495
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

cdmart10

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

In pretend play, toy figures and animals “come to life” and interact with each other. In pretend play, toy figures and animals “come to life” and interact with each other.
Temperature Sensations for Thermo-, Neutro-, and Cryo-Hydrotherapy Temperature Sensations for Thermo-, Neutro-, and Cryo-Hydrotherapy
Observed change in surface temperature from 1901 to 2012 Observed change in surface temperature from 1901 to 2012
Role of Productivity in Determining Growth, 1975–2009 Role of Productivity in Determining Growth, 1975–2009
The Temperature Danger Zone The Temperature Danger Zone
Enzyme activity varies with temperature Enzyme activity varies with temperature
Video: Optic Nerve and Optic Disk Animation (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library