Minerals in a metamorphic rock that are arranged in an elongated parallel manner indicate that the rock was exposed to ____
A)water seeping through the rock in one direction
B)the north/south magnetic poles
C)the greater force of gravity closer to Earth's center
D)pressure applied to two sides
E)pressure applied equally to all sides
D
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