What is a vertical igneous feature that is very long and thin, often upthrust through preexisting rock?

A. laccolith
B. batholith
C. vein
D. dike
E. sill


D

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A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.

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Compare and contrast sediments deposited from the coastline to the deep marine environment. Give examples of the

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Mass extinctions at the end of the Ordovician occurred because of ____

a. dramatic changes related to glaciation b. dramatic chemical changes in seawater related to meteorite impact c. increased solar radiation d. decreased solar radiation e. increased volcanism

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