What is the typical relationship of cleavage to folds?
A) folds and cleavage do not typically occur together
B) cleavage is usually later than the associated folds
C) cleavage is usually earlier than the associated folds
D) cleavage is usually parallel to the axial surfaces of folds

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Cleavage typically forms parallel to the axial surfaces of folds due to the pressure and deformation processes that create both features simultaneously or sequentially during the same geological event.

What Is the Typical Relationship of Cleavage to Folds