Figure 6.2
-Using Figure 6.2 in your textbook, what grade of metamorphism is found at 400C and 4 kilobars of pressure?
A) low-grade
B) medium-grade
C) high-grade
D) melting

Question

Figure 6.2 
-Using Figure 6.2 in your textbook, what grade of metamorphism is found at 400C and 4 kilobars of pressure?
A) low-grade 
B) medium-grade 
C) high-grade 
D) melting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Low-grade metamorphism occurs at temperatures and pressures relatively low compared to those required for high-grade metamorphism. The conditions of 400°C and 4 kilobars fall into the low-grade category according to typical metamorphic facies diagrams.

Figure 6.2 -Using Figure 6.2 in Your Textbook, What Grade of Metamorphism