The Largest Plutons Are Called ______________

question 158

Multiple Choice

The largest plutons are called ______________.

• A) dikes
• B) sills
• C) batholiths
• D) laccoliths

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Definitions:

Natural Resources

Raw materials obtained from the Earth, which are utilized in the production of goods and services.

Standing Timber

Trees that are currently growing and not yet harvested, considered as assets for companies in the forestry industry.

Underground Deposits

Natural accumulations of minerals, oil, gas, or water located beneath the earth's surface which can be extracted for use or sale.

Depletion Expense

An accounting and tax concept used to allocate the cost of extracting natural resources from the Earth over the period of extraction.