What's metamorphism?

Question

Question 7 options:

A)

The process by which new minerals form as a result of biological processes in living organisms

B)

The process by which new minerals form from existing minerals that become unstable at Earth's surface

C)

The process by which new minerals form as a result of precipitation from an aqueous solution

D)

The process by which new minerals form from existing minerals as a result of elevated temperature or pressure

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D) The process by which new minerals form from existing minerals as a result of elevated temperature or pressure.

Metamorphism refers to the changes in mineralogy and texture that occur in rocks due to increased temperature, pressure, or chemically active fluids, typically occurring deep within the Earth's crust.