WAEC Geography 2013 Question 17

Question 17

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

The name of the volcanic rock which often forms the root of fold mountains is called

  1. A.Batholith.
  2. B.Dyke.
  3. C.Sill.
  4. D.Lopolith.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Batholith.)

Explanation

Batholiths are huge masses of intrusive rock lying deep under fold mountains.