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Which of the following is an intrusive igneous body

A. pyroclast
B. lathar
C. batholith
D. lava flow

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Answer:

The correct answer is option C, Batholith

Step-by-step explanation:

Intrusive igneous rocks are formed when the flowing magma intrudes into the existing rock layers. The hot magma solidify beneath the existing rock surface thereby crystallizing the solidified magma. Batholith is an Intrusive igneous rocks because it settles down beneath the earth’s crust after cooling. The term “bathos” means depth and “lithos” means rock. Batholith crystallizes beneath the earth crust slowly and thus have coarse grain crystals.

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