13. For metamorphic rocks which can contribute to metamorphism (circle best answ
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13. For metamorphic rocks which can contribute to metamorphism (circle best answer)? (a) glaciation (b) intense soil development (c)an increase in temperature at depth (say in the range 10-50 km beneath the surface) (d) magnetic reversals (e) high tide; (f) orbital variations, (g) hot tropical Environments; (h) high altitude
14. Long Beach is more threatened by earthquakes than Fresno because (circle best answer): (a) a major earthquake occurred
more recently near Fresno: (b)As a coastal city. Long Beach stands a greater risk of falling into the ocean as a result of an earthquakes (c) It is less windy in Long Beach than Fresno, (d)The tides exert a stronger pull on Long Beach than Fresno (e)active faults puss much closer to Long Reach than Fresno: (f_ it rains more in Long Beach than Fresno.
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13) (c)an increase in temperature at depth (say in the range 10-50 km beneath the surface)
Metamorphism depends on changes in temperature and pressure. Increased temperatures due to an increase in depth contribute to metamorphism.
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