As Lava Cools and Solidifies from the Surface Down, Cracks

question 37

Multiple Choice

As lava cools and solidifies from the surface down, cracks frequently grow downward through the rock. Such cracks are called:

• A) batholiths.
• B) columnar joints.
• C) sills.
• D) stocks.

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