Rocks resulting from thermal (contact) metamorphism will not possess ____________.
A) a new mineral assemblage distinct from that found prior to intrusion
B) larger crystals than those characterizing the country rock prior to intrusion
C) foliation
D) silicate minerals
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Q39: _ commonly serves as a protolith in
Q40: Which list properly orders metamorphic rocks from
Q41: Dynamothermal (regional)metamorphism occurs when _.
A)rock becomes buried
Q42: Which type of metamorphism affects the greatest
Q43: Dynamothermal (regional)metamorphism produces _.
A)foliated rocks only
B)nonfoliated rocks
Q45: Mylonites,formed from dynamic metamorphism,typically display _.
A)foliation roughly
Q46: Flattened-clast conglomerate would most likely be found
Q47: Burial metamorphism produces _.
A)foliated rocks only
B)nonfoliated rocks
Q48: Rapid,deep burial of sediments in an accretionary
Q49: Thermal (contact)metamorphism produces _.
A)foliated rocks only
B)nonfoliated rocks
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