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What is the characteristic of massive igneous rocks?

They are always found on the surface

They have a uniform color and structure (correct)

They have layers and varying colors

They are typically small in size

What type of igneous intrusion forms like a wall?

Sill

Dyke (correct)

Laccolith

Batholith

What is the process of mechanical weathering that occurs when the outer layers of igneous rock are peeled off?

Weathering

Erosion

Exfoliation (correct)

Denudation

What is the largest and deepest of all intrusive igneous features?

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What type of igneous intrusion forms like a saucer under the ground?

Lopolith Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a dyke being exposed to the surface of the Earth due to erosion of softer rock around it?

A serrated ridge forms Signup and view all the answers

What happens when granite is close to the surface and comes into contact with groundwater?

Weathering occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of a sill?

Horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of exfoliation?

Temperature changes Signup and view all the answers

What type of igneous rock is often formed from granite?

Massive igneous rock Signup and view all the answers

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What is the characteristic of massive igneous rocks?

What type of igneous intrusion forms like a wall?

What is the process of mechanical weathering that occurs when the outer layers of igneous rock are peeled off?

What is the largest and deepest of all intrusive igneous features?

What type of igneous intrusion forms like a saucer under the ground?

What is the result of a dyke being exposed to the surface of the Earth due to erosion of softer rock around it?

What happens when granite is close to the surface and comes into contact with groundwater?

What is the orientation of a sill?

What is the primary cause of exfoliation?

What type of igneous rock is often formed from granite?

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