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  1. Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of ________

    2. A.

     Sedimentary rocks
    B.

     Igneous rocks
    C.

     Metamorphic rocks
    D.

     Polymetamorphosed rocks

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of Igneous rocks. A batholith is the largest of the intrusive bodies. They are larger than 100 square kilometers and usually form granite cores. laccolith is a dome shaped intrusive body that has intruded between layers of sedimentary rock. The rising magma forces the overlying layers to rise up into a dome.

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