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    As Lava Cools and Solidifies from the Surface Down, Cracks
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As Lava Cools and Solidifies from the Surface Down, Cracks

Question 37

Question 37

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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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