Foliation in Metamorphic Rocks Is Due to Directed Stress,which Causes

question 29

Multiple Choice

Foliation in metamorphic rocks is due to directed stress,which causes elongated minerals to orient themselves

• A)in parallel planes with the face of each plane parallel to the direction of maximum stress.
• B)in alignment.
• C)so that smaller crystals precede larger crystals.
• D)in parallel planes perpendicular to the direction of maximum stress.

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