Correct option is B
Batholiths, Lacoliths, Lopoliths, and Phacoliths are geological formations associated with volcanic activity and the intrusive igneous processes that occur beneath the Earth’s surface. They are formed when magma cools and solidifies inside the Earth before reaching the surface. These structures are collectively referred to as plutonic formations or igneous intrusions.
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Batholiths: Large, deep-seated intrusive bodies formed by the cooling of magma at great depths. They often form the cores of mountain ranges.
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Lacoliths: Dome-shaped intrusions that form when magma pushes the overlying layers upward but does not erupt.
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Lopoliths: Saucer-shaped intrusions, where the magma solidifies in a concave formation.
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Phacoliths: Lens-shaped intrusions that form along the crests or troughs of folded sedimentary rocks.
Information Booster:
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Batholiths: Massive igneous bodies, such as those forming the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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Lacoliths: Typically found in dome-shaped hills, like those in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Lopoliths: Characterized by their concave shape, often found in layered igneous complexes.
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Phacoliths: Formed in association with folded sedimentary rock layers, often lens-shaped.
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Relation to Volcanoes: These features result from magma intrusion and are linked to the geological processes of volcanic activity.
Additional Knowledge:
Earthquake:
· Related to sudden movements of the Earth's crust caused by tectonic activity.
· Does not directly involve the formation of igneous intrusions like batholiths or lacoliths.
River:
· Associated with erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediments.
· Does not involve magma or igneous processes.
Gravitational Force:
· Refers to the force of attraction between two masses.
· Unrelated to geological formations like batholiths or volcanic processes.