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Properties of Minerals — Unit test

Question 5 • LVA-Earth and Space Science - FALL

____________ metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that line up in parallel layers.

Answer
A
extrusive
B
foliated
C
non-foliated
D
detrital

Explanation

Foliated metamorphic rocks have mineral grains arranged in parallel layers or bands, often because pressure causes the minerals to line up. Therefore, the correct choice is foliated. Non-foliated rocks do not have this layered arrangement; extrusive and detrital describe other types of rocks.

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