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Muscovite schist exposed in Central Park, Manhattan Island, New York City. Photo by Cindy Cronin.


Metamorphic Rocks

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Assignment

  1. Read: the study questions for this topic, listed at https://croninprojects.org/Vince/Course/PhysGeol/Geo1405-MetRox-Q2021.html and keep them in mind as you read the following assignments. Most, if not all, of the answers will be in the reading assignments for this topic.
  2. View a short video by Dave McConnell and friends — Metamorphic Rocks and Toast.
  3. Scan: Earth, chapter 8, section 8.1, What is Metamorphism? and section 8.2, What Drives Metamorphism?
  4. Read: Earth, chapter 8, section 8.6 Determining Metamorphic Environments, sub-section Using Index Minerals to Determine Metamorphic Grade
  5. Read: Earth, chapter 8, section 8.3, Metamorphic Textures and section 8.4 Common Metamorphic Rocks
  6. Read: Earth, chapter 8, section 8.5 Metamorphic Environments and section 8.6, Determining Metamorphic Environments

Mastering Geology Reminder

Complete the Dyamic Study Module called Metamorphic Rocks and HW08 by going to Mastering Geology through the Canvas space associated with this lecture section (202130 GEO 1405 01 - The Dynamic Earth)

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