Metamorphism,in broadest terms,involves ____________.
A) the settling of crystals within a melt as it cools
B) the sorting of grains by size, as is accomplished by rivers and beach waves
C) cementation of loose grains and precipitation of new minerals into pore spaces
D) changes in mineralogy and texture in response to heat and stress

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Metamorphism involves changes in mineralogy and texture in response to heat and stress. Option A describes crystallization from a melt, option B describes mechanical weathering and sediment transportation, and option C describes lithification of sediments.

Metamorphism,in Broadest Terms,involves ____________