Which of the following is NOT true of a batholith?

A. It may be uplifted, then exposed by erosion.

B. It is the largest intrusive igneous body.

C. It may form the core of a mountain range.

D. It is often a small part of a sill.

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5 May, 07:08

Which of the following is NOT true of a batholith?

A. It may be uplifted, then exposed by erosion.

B. It is the largest intrusive igneous body.

C. It may form the core of a mountain range.

D. It is often a small part of a sill.

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Brock Li · Answer 1

I think the correct answer among the choices presented above is option D. A batolith is not often a small part of a sill. A batolith is a large body of rock formed underneath the Earth's surface by the intrusion and solidification of magma.

Which of the following is NOT true of a batholith?A. It may be uplifted, then exposed by erosion.B. It is the largest intrusive igneous body.C. It may form the core of a mountain range.D. It is often a small part of a sill.

Which of the following is NOT true of a batholith?

A. It may be uplifted, then exposed by erosion.

B. It is the largest intrusive igneous body.

C. It may form the core of a mountain range.

D. It is often a small part of a sill.