Exam 10: Metamorphism: New Rock From Old

In the figure below,_____ will occur close to the #4.

Meteorite impacts can be identified by the presence of _____ under a microscope.

Regional metamorphism is most common in orogenic areas.

According to the figure below,at 400 MPa high grade metamorphism starts at what temperature?

Amphibolite and greenschistfacies are most commonly associated with subduction zones.

Meteorite impacts can be identified by the presence of _____.

Metamorphism occurs only at depths greater than 40km.

According to the figure below,what metamorphic facies occur at 200ºC and 200 MPa.

Please list the different type of metamorphic facies and the environments in which they form.

Greenschists and amphibolites form in moderate to high temperatures where pore fluids are present.

A metamorphic rock composed entirely of one type of mineral is said to be _____.

Metamorphism commences at approximately 300°C.

Migmatites are composed of igneous and sedimentary rocks.

What are the differences between blueschist and greenschist?

What is the difference between slaty cleavage and schistosity?

According to the figure below,_____ is the metamorphic index mineral that occurs directly north of the Great Glen Fault.