Slate, schist, and gneiss are all rocks which are classified as ________.
A) metamorphic and foliated
B) metamorphic and unfoliated
C) igneous and intrusive
D) igneous and extrusive
E) sedimentary and clastic

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Slate, schist, and gneiss are all metamorphic rocks, meaning they have undergone changes due to heat and/or pressure. They are also foliated, meaning they have distinct layering or banding due to the alignment of mineral crystals.

Slate, Schist, and Gneiss Are All Rocks Which Are Classified