The property many metamorphic rocks exhibit by flat or elongated mineral grains in parallel layers is called
A)schist.
B)cleavage.
C)foliation.
D)lithification.

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Foliation is the term used to describe the property of metamorphic rocks where they exhibit flat or elongated mineral grains arranged in parallel layers. This feature is a result of high pressure and temperature conditions that realign the mineral grains during the metamorphic process.

The Property Many Metamorphic Rocks Exhibit by Flat or Elongated