Q71
Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of ________
A.
Sedimentary rocks
B.
Igneous rocks
AnswerC.
Metamorphic rocks
D.
Polymetamorphosed rocks
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.