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

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Regional metamorphism occurs over broad areas and is caused by tectonic forces such as pressure and associated heat, which cause rocks to undergo deformation. Extrusive, contact, and intrusive metamorphism are all more localized in nature.

Metamorphism That Occurs Over Broad Areas When the Pressure and Associated