The Zone of Contact Metamorphism (The Aureole), ____

Multiple Choice

The zone of contact metamorphism (the aureole) , ____.

A) extends throughout the surrounding region because rock is such a good conductor of heat
B) is commonly broad, as much as several kilometers wide
C) is commonly rather narrow, from 1 to 100 meters wide
D) is a thin zone, less than 1 meter wide
E) is a very thin zone, no more than a few centimeters in width