menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Geology/Geography/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences
  3. Study Set
    Essentials of Geology Study Set 3
  4. Exam
    Exam 8: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
  5. Question
    Is It Always Possible to Determine the Original Parent Rock
Solved

Is It Always Possible to Determine the Original Parent Rock

Question 36

Question 36

Essay

Is it always possible to determine the original parent rock (called a protolith)prior to metamorphism? Why or why not? List three protoliths and give a possible metamorphic equivalent for each one.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

No, it is not always possible to determi...

View Answer

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q29: Foliation in metamorphic rocks is mainly evident

Q30: In which setting would regional metamorphism be

Q31: List the three most important agents of

Q32: Which rock has the finest grain size?<br>A)phyllite<br>B)slate<br>C)marble<br>D)gneiss

Q33: Amphibolite is a foliated metamorphic rock composed

Q34: What type of sedimentary rock is typically

Q35: Which type of metamorphism occurs specifically in

Q37: Briefly outline how regional metamorphism is related

Q38: Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases

Q39: _is a strong, parallel alignment of coarse

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines