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The primary agent of contact metamorphism is heat. Pressure and chemically active fluids are also very important in this process.

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What is the agent of contact metamorphism?

HEAT


Which is not an agent of metamorphism?

Water is not an agent of metamorphism. The agents of metamorphism are heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids. Water can play a role in transporting ions and facilitating mineral reactions, but it is not considered a primary agent of metamorphism.


What are the 4 types of metamorphism?

contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism


If metamorphism occurs due to heat generated by magma it is called metamorphism?

It is called contact metamorphism.


Which kind of metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma?

Contact metamorphism occurs next to an intrusion of molten magma. This type of metamorphism happens when hot magma comes into contact with existing rock, causing the rock to undergo changes in mineralogy and texture due to the heat and pressure.


What are the Three types of metamorphism?

contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, dynamic metamorphism


What is the difference between contact and metamorphism?

Contact metamorphism is metamorphism that happens when preexisting rock comes in contact with a molten rock or magma and it melts locally.Regional metamorphism is metamorphism happens when two plates collide the plate that subducts can melt by the heated area.


Is heat an agent of metamorphism?

yes


How is contact metamorphism different. from regional metamorphism?

contact metamorphism is what happens when something is really hot. regional metamorphism on the other hand involves much larger packages of rocks.


What is a zone of contact metamorphism called?

A zone of contact metamorphism is called an aureole.


How does Burial metamorphism differ from Regional and Contact metamorphism?

Burial metamorphism differs from regional and contact metamorphism in that it is the result of rocks being buried deeper into the earth's crust through tectonic movements.


Metamorphism that occurs because of close proximity to a mass of magma is called?

Contact metamorphism is what occurs because of close proximity to a mass of magma.