Layering and parallel alignment of platy (flat) mineral crystals such as micas i

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Layering and parallel alignment of platy (flat) mineral crystals such as micas is also known as: foliation bedding splitting banding Which of the sediment transportation agents below is considered "poorly sorting" agent? ice (glaciers) waves running water wind Which of the following igneous rock contains the HIGHEST amount of silica (i.e., Si and O)? granite diorite basalt peridotite Mafic (basaltic) lavas tend to have viscosity, whereas, felsic (granitic) lavas tend to have viscosity. high; intermediate low; intermediate low; high high; low Which of the following is NOT an extrusive igneous rock? tuff pumice diorite obsidian andesite

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40) Layering and parallel alignment of platy mineral crystals such as micas is known as

A) foliation

foliation: crystals with platy habit (such as mica) lining up parallel

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