In contact metamorphism,we generally find
A)water-rich,high-temperature rocks at the contact border.
B)dry,high-temperature rocks at the contact border.
C)water-rich,low-temperature rocks at the contact border.
D)dry,low-temperature rocks at the contact border.

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In contact metamorphism, rocks are altered by heat from an igneous intrusion. The heat causes minerals to recrystallize, and fluids are often driven off by the high temperatures. Therefore, the rocks at the contact border are dry, high-temperature rocks.

In Contact Metamorphism,we Generally Find