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robinn137

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on: Jul 15, 2018

___________________ _ and ___________________ _ are two different types of pressures to which
  rocks can be subjected that can cause metamorphism.c Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



Question 2

The pressure exerted on rocks by the weight of overlying rocks is called ___________________ _
  pressure. With this type of pressure, the stress on the rock is the ___________________ _ in all
  directions. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Lithostatic, differential
Differential, lithostatic



Answer to Question 2

lithostatic, same


robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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