WAEC Geography 2003 Question 29

Question 29

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

A feature formed from the solidification of highly fluid basic lava on the earth's surface is known as a

  1. A.laccolith
  2. B.basalt plateau
  3. C.conelet
  4. D.vent
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (basalt plateau)

Explanation

Runny basic lava spreads widely before cooling and builds up into a lava (basalt) plateau.