Metamorphism that occurs when rocks are exposed to the pressure and extreme temperature associated with intruding magma is known as
A) contact metamorphism.
B) regional metamorphism.
C) intrusive metamorphism.
D) extrusive metamorphism.

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Contact metamorphism occurs when rocks are in close proximity to an igneous intrusion and are affected by the extreme temperatures and pressure associated with it. Regional metamorphism occurs over a larger geographic area and is typically associated with tectonic activity. Intrusive and extrusive metamorphism are not commonly used terms in geology.

Metamorphism That Occurs When Rocks Are Exposed to the Pressure