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on: Jul 13, 2018
What is a metamorphic facies? How is each facies named?

Question 2

The Cenozoic Era is divided into the ____.
 A)Tertiary and Quaternary periods
 B)Paleogene and Tertiary periods
 C)Tertiary and Neogene periods
 D)Paleogene and Neogene periods
 E)Quaternary and Paleogene periods


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A metamorphic facies is a group of metamorphic rocks characterized by particular mineral assemblages formed under broadly similar temperature and pressure conditions. Each facies is named after its most characteristic rock or mineral.

Answer to Question 2

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