WAEC Geography 2016 Question 27

Question 27

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

The cooling and solidification of magma within the earth's crust results in the formation of a

  1. A.cinda cone.
  2. B.composite cone.
  3. C.laccolith.
  4. D.lava plateau.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (laccolith.)

Explanation

A laccolith is an intrusive dome of magma cooled inside the crust; the others are extrusive.