Multiple Choice
Why is pressure so important in metamorphism?
A) Increasing pressure causes many minerals to metamorphose into denser minerals that are more stable at high pressure.
B) It isn't important.
C) Decreasing pressure causes many minerals to metamorphose into denser minerals that are more stable at high pressure.
D) Increased pressure means low temperature which is a key factor of metamorphism
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