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Purdue University Texture and Chemical Composition of the Rocks Questions

Overview

In your post, discuss in detail ONE (1) of the following discussion topics.

Acadia National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Arches National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  1. If there were no plate tectonics, could we still have metamorphic rocks? Explain.
  2. In which plate tectonic settings are metamorphic rocks likely to form? Describe the temperatures and pressures (high or low) in each.
  3. What are some of the ways in which geologists can determine the temperatures and pressures (or depths) of metamorphism?

Your initial post should be a minimum of 150 words and should provide a sufficient description of the metamorphic processes, landforms, or structure. You are expected to cite a minimum of two (2) sources that you use in your research. Please be sure you cite your sources correctly using either APA or MLA style.