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Why is pressure so important in metamorphism?
 
  A) Increasing pressure causes many minerals to metamorphose into denser minerals that are more stable at high pressure.
  B) It isn't important.
  C) Decreasing pressure causes many minerals to metamorphose into denser minerals that are more stable at high pressure.
  D) Increased pressure means low temperature which is a key factor of metamorphism

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Evaluate the following statement. Tectonic processes help metamorphism by burying rocks.
 
  A) This statement is false. Tectonic processes lift rocks up to the surface, where they are worn away by weathering.
  B) This statement is true. Tectonic processes cause lava flows to bury large slabs of rock.
  C) This statement is false. Metamorphism only occurs under very thick layers of deposited sediment.
  D) This statement is true. Tectonic processes can push rocks deeper into Earth.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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