Question 17
Earth Movements and VulcanicityAn intrusion of thick acid lava which forces overlying sedimentary rock layers to bulge into a dome may cool and solidify to form a
- A.Batholith.
- B.Laccolith.
- C.Dyke.
- D.Lopolith.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Laccolith.)
Explanation
A laccolith is a dome of viscous magma that arches the rock layers above it.