When magma intrudes surrounding rock, a piece of the surrounding rock called a(n) _____ may become dislodged and incorporated into the igneous rock as it cools.
A) Xenolith
B) Intraclast
C) Erratic
D) Monolith
Answer: A) Xenolith
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