Where should you look today to find metamorphic rocks that are currently exposed?
A) subduction zones
B) the United States shield
C) mountain ranges
D) the Alaskan shield

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Metamorphic rocks are typically found in areas with high pressure and temperature, such as mountain ranges that have been subject to tectonic activity. Therefore, the best choice is C, mountain ranges, as they are constantly exposed to erosion and weathering which reveal the underlying metamorphic rocks. The United States shield and Alaskan shield are areas of ancient igneous and metamorphic rocks, but they may not be currently exposed or easily accessible. Subduction zones are areas where one tectonic plate is being forced beneath another, leading to volcanic activity and the formation of igneous rocks, but not necessarily metamorphic rocks.

Where Should You Look Today to Find Metamorphic Rocks That