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What parallel alignment of minerals is caused by the application of pressure, and gives a rock a layered or banded appearance?
 A)striation
 B)foliation
 C)marbling
 D)metamorphism
 E)crystallization

Question 2

What are naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solids that have definite physical and chemical properties?
 A)rocks
 B)minerals
 C)stalactites
 D)stalagmites
 E)lithified deposits



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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