Metamorphism that occurs over broad areas when the pressure and associated heat of overlaying rocks or other tectonic forces cause the rocks to undergo deformation is known as
A)contact metamorphism.
B)regional metamorphism.
C)intrusive metamorphism.
D)extrusive metamorphism.
E)clastic metamorphism.

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Regional metamorphism occurs over broad areas and is caused by pressure and associated heat from tectonic forces, which cause the rocks to undergo deformation. Contact metamorphism occurs locally around igneous intrusions, intrusive metamorphism occurs within the intrusion, extrusive metamorphism occurs from volcanic eruptions, and clastic metamorphism occurs from the compaction and cementation of sedimentary rocks.

Metamorphism That Occurs Over Broad Areas When the Pressure and Associated