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    In Metamorphic Rocks, Foliation Is Caused By
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In Metamorphic Rocks, Foliation Is Caused By

Question 24

Question 24

Multiple Choice

In metamorphic rocks, foliation is caused by:


A) heat.
B) circulating fluids.
C) lithostatic pressure.
D) directed pressure.

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