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kwoodring

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Metamorphism means to change form. Describe how a rock may change during metamorphism.
 
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Photochemical smog is formed when primary air pollutants interact with ________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Metamorphism most frequently results in a change of texture through crystal size and shape or a change of mineralogy through recrystallization. Sometimes there can be a change of chemical composition due to the interaction of chemically reactive fluids.

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