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lilldybug07

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on: Jul 16, 2018

What is the name of the preexisting rock through which intrusive igneous bodies intrude?

A) Acid rock
B) Parent rock
C) Stock
D) Country rock

Question 2

A ________ is a mushroom-shaped pluton that forms by injecting magma between sedimentary strata, forcing the upper layers to arch upward.

A) dike
B) sill
C) batholith
D) laccolith

cici

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

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