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melly21297

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Igneous rocks of dark color are generally rich in the chemical elements ___________________ _ and
  ___________________ _, while those of light color are generally rich in ___________________ _ and
  ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



Question 2

What role does stoping play in the emplacement of batholiths? What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Fe, Mg, Si, Al
Mg, Fe, Si, Al
Fe, Mg, Al, Si
Mg, Fe, Al Si



Answer to Question 2

Fracturing and assimilation of country rock aid the upward movement of batholithic magma



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