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A004) Metamorphic Environments - New England, USA. Considering the area covered by the New England Metamorphic Zones overlay, what type of metamorphism likely produced these metamorphic rocks
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A004) Metamorphic Environments - New England, USA. Considering the area covered by the New England Metamorphic Zones overlay, what type of metamorphism likely produced these metamorphic rocks

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Answer: Regional metamorphism

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Regional metamorphism refers to the metamorphism that affects rocks over a large area due to the intended action of heat and pressure.

This metamorphic zone regarding the question consists of biotite zone, chlorite zone etc. which typically undergo regional metamorphism.

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