Geography
What is metamorphism? What are its causes? Give an example of rocks formed by heat and pressure.
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Metamorphism refers to the alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure or other natural agency. Metamorphism is caused by heat and pressure.
For example- graphite.
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