Evaluate

question 16

Essay

Evaluate:

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Definitions:

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, defined surfaces as a result of its crystal structure.

Axial Surfaces

Imaginary surfaces that divide a fold as evenly as possible, extending through the apex of each fold in stratified rock.

Folds

Structures formed by the bending and warping of rock layers under pressure during geological processes.

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks that have undergone transformation in their mineral composition or texture due to high pressure and temperature, without melting.