Assume geologists increased the burial rate in Region X from 1.1 mm per year to 2.0 mm per year. Which prediction best describes the effect on the time required to form metamorphic rock in Region X?
Answer
A
The time would increase, because faster burial leads to slower transformation.
B
The time would remain the same, because the erosion rate controls the process.
C
The time would vary, because no consistent pattern can be predicted.
D
The time would decrease, because rocks would reach the necessary depth more quickly.