Magma that forces across rock layers hardens into a

a.

sill.

b.

volcanic neck.

c.

dike.

d.

batholith.

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Ana Bright

Biology

8 March, 23:24

Magma that forces across rock layers hardens into a

a.

sill.

b.

volcanic neck.

c.

dike.

d.

batholith.

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Roland Hicks · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. Magma that forces across rock layers hardens into a dike. A dike or dyke, in geological usage, is a sheet of rock that formed in a fracture in a pre-existing rock body. Dikes can be either magmatic or sedimentary in origin.

Magma that forces across rock layers hardens into aa.sill.b.volcanic neck.c.dike.d.batholith.

Magma that forces across rock layers hardens into a

a.

sill.

b.

volcanic neck.

c.

dike.

d.

batholith.