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KWilfred

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Why is time important in metamorphism?

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The oldest hominids belong to the genus Homo.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Chemical reactions proceed at different rates and thus require different amounts of time to complete. Reactions involving silicate compounds are particularly slow, and because most metamorphic rocks are composed of silicate minerals, it is thought that metamorphism is a very slow geologic process.

Answer to Question 2

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