Asked by ZAHRAH JAHANGIR on Jul 04, 2024

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In what environments does high pressure/low temperature metamorphism occur?

A) near magma but at shallow levels
B) near magma but at deep levels
C) under normal conditions of burial and heating
D) in a subduction zone or accretionary prism
E) none of these

High Pressure

A condition of great force exerted over an area, often associated with deep sea environments, weather systems, or geological processes.

Low Temperature

A condition where the environment or a specific object has a temperature below the average or expected.

Subduction Zone

A region of Earth's crust where two tectonic plates converge, and one plate is forced underneath the other into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

  • Identify the environmental conditions suitable for various kinds of metamorphism.
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Adriana GarzaJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
High pressure/low temperature metamorphism typically occurs in subduction zones or accretionary prisms, where oceanic crust is forced down into the mantle, creating conditions of high pressure but relatively low temperature compared to the surrounding mantle.