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ElenaW [278]
3 years ago
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A sill is a(n) ________. A. tabular intrusion that lies parallel to surrounding layers of sedimentary rock B. cooled layer of an

ancient lava flow C. intrusion formed within the magma chamber of a volcano D. tabular intrusion that cuts across preexisting layers
Geography
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Sergeeva-Olga [200]3 years ago
4 0

Answer: The answer is C intrusion formed within the magmachamber of a volcano

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