A Volcanic Neck,such as That Seen at Shiprock,New Mexico (Below),is

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Multiple Choice

A volcanic neck,such as that seen at Shiprock,New Mexico (below) ,is a(n) ____________.

• A)sheet-like intrusion that lies parallel to surrounding layers of sedimentary rock
• B)cooled layer of lava
• C)intrusion formed within the magma chamber of a volcano
• D)sheet-like intrusion that cuts across preexisting layers

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Definitions:

Steep-Sided Cone

A type of volcanic mountain with steep sides, typically formed from eruptions that deposit large amounts of volcanic material around the vent.

Composite Volcano

A volcano known for its explosive outbursts, made up of alternating strata of ash and lava.

Convergent Boundary

A region where two or more tectonic plates are moving toward each other, often causing one plate to slide beneath the other.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the formation of mountain ranges and oceanic trenches.