Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of ________
A. Sedimentary rocks
B. Igneous rocks
C. Metamorphic rocks
D. Polymetamorphosed rocks
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
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.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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