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Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
Objectives


Gneiss, folded and deformed (Photo by E.J. Tarbuck)After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 7, you should be able to:

  • Define metamorphism.

  • List and describe the agents of metamorphism.

  • Describe the textures of metamorphic rocks.

  • List and describe the most common metamorphic rocks.

  • Discuss the three metamorphic environments.

  • Explain the relationship between metamorphism and plate tectonics.



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