{"id":6290,"date":"2024-04-15T02:26:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6290"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:26:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:26:37","slug":"slate-a-is-a-metamorphic-rock-b-splits-into-thin-sheets-along-its-bedding-planes-c-has-a-smooth-surface-and-contains-alumina-and-silica-d-possesses-good-water-absorption-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/slate-a-is-a-metamorphic-rock-b-splits-into-thin-sheets-along-its-bedding-planes-c-has-a-smooth-surface-and-contains-alumina-and-silica-d-possesses-good-water-absorption-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Slate . . . . . . . . A. Is a metamorphic rock B. Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes C. Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica D. 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Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slate is a type of metamorphic rock that is formed when shale <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> is subjected to heat and pressure. It is characterized by its ability to split into thin sheets along its bedding planes. This property makes slate ideal for use in roofing, flooring, and other applications where a smooth, flat surface is required.<\/p>\n<p>Option A is also correct, as slate is a metamorphic rock. However, this is not the most distinctive property of slate, and so it is not the best answer to the question.<\/p>\n<p>Option C is incorrect, as slate does not have a smooth surface. In fact, slate is often quite rough, due to the presence of small, embedded crystals.<\/p>\n<p>Option D is also incorrect, as slate does not have good water absorption capacity. 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