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  1. The type of igneous rocks which are formed midway between volcanic and plutonic rocks, are known as ________

  2. A.

     Basalt

    B.

     Hypabyssal

    C.

     Laccolith

    D.

     Batholith

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    The type of igneous rocks which are formed midway between volcanic and plutonic rocks, are known as Hypabyssal. Hypabyssal rock, is an intrusive igneous rock that is emplaced at medium to shallow depths (>2 km) within the crust, and has intermediate grain size and often porphyritic texture between that of volcanic and plutonic rocks.


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