Which of the following is true of the metamorphism process?
A)it can be accomplished by cementation.
B)it can be accomplished by pressure.
C)it involves melting of the original rock.
D)it can be accomplished by volcanic processes.
E)it involves evaporation of water.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metamorphism involves changes in the mineralogy, texture, and/or chemical composition of a rock due to heat and pressure. Cementation refers to the process of binding of sediments, not metamorphism. Melting of the original rock is not necessarily a part of the metamorphism process. Volcanic processes may produce igneous rocks, but not metamorphic rocks. Evaporation of water does not play a role in metamorphism.

Which of the Following Is True of the Metamorphism Process