Question

Batholiths:

A. typically form in deeper zones of folded mountain belts
B. generally cut across the country rock into which they intrude
C. are commonly exposed in the continental shields
D. are large masses of coarse, crystalline rock (usually granite)
E. all of the above

Answer 1

Batholiths typically form in deeper zones of folded mountain belts, are significant masses of coarse, crystalline rock, often granite, and can be commonly exposed on continental shields, indicating that 'all of the above' is the correct choice for the question.(option A)

Step-by-step explanation:

Batholiths are geological formations that can be described using multiple characteristics. Firstly, batholiths typically form in deeper zones of folded mountain belts where they intrude into the surrounding country rock.

Secondly, as large bodies of igneous rock, such as granite, they don't generally cut across the country rock but instead, once exposed at the surface, they tend to exhibit a broad area of contact with the pre-existing rocks.

Thirdly, batholiths can become exposed on continental shields after significant erosion has taken place, revealing the coarse, crystalline rock. Considering all of these characteristics, the student's question covers several facts about batholiths which altogether suggest that the correct answer is E. all of the above.