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Science Bowl Question

📅 MIT Science Bowl 2024🎓 HS🔄 Round 10#️⃣ Question 15🌟 BONUS✍️ Short Answer

Identify all of the following three statements that are reasons why retrograde metamorphism is less commonly observed than prograde metamorphism: 1) Metamorphic reactions are kinetically unfavorable at lower temperatures 2) Devolatilization (de-vo-la-tih-lih-ZAY-shun) during prior reactions removes components necessary for the formation of hydrous minerals 3) Devolatilization during prior reactions removes fluids that facilitate diffusion

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