Exam 10: Metamorphism: New Rock From Old

A zone of contact metamorphism called a(n)_____ is sometimes found in igneous rocks.

Which of the following metamorphic rocks form when limestone is metamorphosed?

The mineralogical,chemical,textural,and structural changes that occur below the region of sedimentation and diagenesis are known as _____.

In the figure below,which of the following minerals is exclusive to low grade metamorphism?

_____takes place in the continental crust in areas covering thousands of square kilometers.

Characteristic minerals known as _____ mark the appearance of new mineral assemblages in the progression from low to high grade metamorphism.

According to the figure below,what metamorphic facies occur at 700ºC and 600 MPa.

According to the figure below,pressures of 1000 MPa occur at depths of approximately 10km.

At a depth of 5km below the crust,the pressure is equivalent to about _____ atmospheres.

Burma and Central America have the world's largest jade deposits.

Zeolite facies form from relatively low pressures and low temperatures.

Rocks that occur between isograds are said to be in a particular _____.

A nonfoliated metamorphic rock that derives from limestone and contains calcium carbonate as its main ingredient is known as _____.

Explain the difference between low grade and high grade metamorphic rocks.

Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock than is commonly banded.

A high-grade metamorphic rock that is commonly banded is referred to as _____.

_____are common with contact metamorphism.

Lines marking the first appearance of index minerals are known as _____.

Duration and rate of deformation are not important factors in metamorphism.

Changes in mineral composition,formation of new minerals,and changes in the amount of pore fluid through chemical reactions are collectively known as _____.