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Mr. Dubey • 100.64K Points
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Q. Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of ________

  • (A) Sedimentary rocks
  • (B) Igneous rocks
  • (C) Metamorphic rocks
  • (D) Polymetamorphosed rocks
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of Igneous rocks. A batholith is the largest of the intrusive bodies. They are larger than 100 square kilometers and usually form granite cores. laccolith is a dome shaped intrusive body that has intruded between layers of sedimentary rock. The rising magma forces the overlying layers to rise up into a dome.

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