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Strike441 [17]
3 years ago
13

Which of the following metamorphic rocks would most likely have formed at the highest temperatures and pressures?

Geography
2 answers:
Zinaida [17]3 years ago
7 0

Gneiss. It is a high grade metamorphic rock, having been subjected to higher temperatures and pressures than schist. It is formed by the metamorphosis of granite, or sedimentary rock.

lina2011 [118]3 years ago
6 0

<u>ANSWER:</u>

Gneiss is the metaphoric rocks would most likely have formed at the highest temperatures and pressures.

<u>EXPLANATION:</u>

  • Gneiss is known as a metaphoric rock which is designed in the shape of sedimentary or igneous rock which have a very high tendency of temperature up to 320 degrees Celsius with high pressure.
  • This kind of rock can withstand a heavy amount of load. Gneiss is a rock which is made out of 6-7 range when measured in Mohs scale.
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