The differential stress responsible for foliation can take place at _____.
A) the Gutenberg discontinuity
B) hydrothermal locations
C) static plate boundaries
D) ocean-ocean convergent boundaries
E) the continental crust-ocean crust transition zone

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Foliation, a process that aligns minerals in rocks to give them a layered appearance, commonly occurs in areas of high differential stress such as those found at convergent plate boundaries, including ocean-ocean convergent boundaries. This is where two oceanic plates collide, leading to subduction, high pressure, and deformation that contribute to the development of foliated structures.

The Differential Stress Responsible for Foliation Can Take Place at _____