PHYSICAL GEOLOGY OBJECTIVES

GEOL 116
GEOLOGY of Earth's Interior

The Changing Earth, 3rd edition, Monroe & Wicander

Chapter 6 - Metamorphic Rocks

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After studying the material of this chapter, you should be able to:
  1. Define metamorphism.
  2. Describe the agents of metamorphism.
  3. Describe the types of metamorphism.
  4. List the criteria used to classify metamorphic rocks.
  5. Describe the two textural divisions of metamorphic rocks.
  6. List the names, textures, and environments of formation for the most common metamorphic rocks.
  7. Compare and contrast the concepts of metamorphic facies and metamorphic zones.
  8. Discuss the concept of index minerals.
  9. List the major resources obtained from metamorphic rocks.
  10. Describe the major environments where metamorphism occurs.
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