Within a single mountain range,
A) only low-grade metamorphic rocks are likely to be found.
B) only high-grade metamorphic rocks are likely to be found.
C) only nonfoliated metamorphic rocks are likely to be found.
D) it is possible to find a variety of metamorphic rocks produced in distinct facies,including high-,intermediate-,and low-grade rocks.

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Within a single mountain range, there can be variations in temperature and pressure that lead to the formation of various metamorphic rocks in different facies. Therefore, it is possible to find a variety of metamorphic rocks produced in distinct facies, including high-, intermediate-, and low-grade rocks.

Within a Single Mountain Range