Which of the Following Does NOT Help Define Foliation in Metamorphic

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT help define foliation in metamorphic rocks?

• A) a dominant orientation of crystals, such as mica
• B) light- and dark-colored bands
• C) flattened shapes of deformed objects, such as pebbles
• D) crystals that grow in a random orientation
• E) all of these

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