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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.

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