Foliated metamorphic rocks possess ________.
A)leafy plant fossils (ancient foliage)
B)a homogeneous texture resulting from randomly oriented grains
C)mineral grains in preferred orientations or patterns of association (banding)
D)minerals precipitated directly from seawater

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Foliated metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that are arranged in preferred orientations or patterns of association, which results in banding. They do not have leafy plant fossils (choice A) or a homogeneous texture (choice B). Minerals in foliated metamorphic rocks are not necessarily precipitated directly from seawater (choice D).

Foliated Metamorphic Rocks Possess ________