In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have?

They erode rocks.

They create layers.

They make rocks smaller.

They change existing minerals

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Heather

27 January, 15:15

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have?

They erode rocks.

They create layers.

They make rocks smaller.

They change existing minerals

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Jenkins · Answer 1

The correct answer is option D

Explanation:

The temperature and pressure that is applied to the metamorphic rock changes the assembly of minerals of the current structure of rock. The texture and composition of the metamorphosed rock is extremely different from the parents rock also called "Protolith". These changes occur in the solid state primarily and causes chemical reaction between the minerals in the rock subjected to high temperature and pressure.

Mattie Gillespie · Answer 2

The effect that temperature and pressure primarily have is that they create layers

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have?They erode rocks.They create layers.They make rocks smaller.They change existing minerals

In the formation of metamorphic rocks, what effect do temperature and pressure primarily have?

They erode rocks.

They create layers.

They make rocks smaller.

They change existing minerals