What term describes the zone of contact metamorphism where hornfels forms, surrounding an intrusive magma body?
A) aureole
B) astrobleme
C) hydrothermal vein
D) oracle

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An aureole is the term used to describe the zone of contact metamorphism surrounding an intrusive magma body, where rocks such as hornfels are formed due to the high temperatures.

What Term Describes the Zone of Contact Metamorphism Where Hornfels