Match the following. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

1. contact metamorphism
changes in rocks caused by magma seeping into crustal rock; occurs at high temperature and low pressure
2. dynamic metamorphism
changes in rocks caused by tectonic plates pushing together; occurs at low to high temperatures and medium pressure
3. foliation
layers or bands found in metamorphic rock
4. hydrothermal metamorphism
changes in rocks caused by chemicals in hot water; occurs at low temperature and low pressure
5. regional metamorphism
physical, chemical, or structural change
6. metamorphosis
changes in rocks caused by tectonic plates rubbing sideways against one another; occurs at low to high temperatures and high pressure

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Here are the matched items:

  1. contact metamorphism
    changes in rocks caused by magma seeping into crustal rock; occurs at high temperature and low pressure

  2. dynamic metamorphism
    changes in rocks caused by tectonic plates rubbing sideways against one another; occurs at low to high temperatures and high pressure

  3. foliation
    layers or bands found in metamorphic rock

  4. hydrothermal metamorphism
    changes in rocks caused by chemicals in hot water; occurs at low temperature and low pressure

  5. regional metamorphism
    changes in rocks caused by tectonic plates pushing together; occurs at low to high temperatures and medium pressure

  6. metamorphosis
    physical, chemical, or structural change