3 years ago

Magma that squeezes into a horizontal crack is called a _. Magma that squeezes into a vertical crack is called a _.

1 answer:

5 0

<span>Magma that squeezes into a horizontal crack is called a sill. Magma that squeezes into a vertical crack is called a dike. Both are considered to be rock intrusions wherein magma seeps into the cracks of old sedimentary rock formations. The difference is that sills are tubular and horizontal in nature, while dikes are vertical in nature.</span>

You might be interested in

What are the major physical factors that contribute to the making of the United States such a vital area? What are some challeng

Black_prince [1.1K]

Answer:

It is very much vital as long as we take care of it. The faces are that people are not taking care of it.

Explanation:

4 0

3 years ago

Which information is typically found on a map key?

Debora [2.8K]

Answer:

highest land eleavtion in an area

Explanation:

Maps can display political boundaries, population, physical features, natural resources, roads, climates, elevation (topography), and economic activities

3 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

E, (a) frequency of the motion

r-ruslan [8.4K]

Explanation:

<h3>The frequency is = 1/t = w/2π of the motion per unit time. It is measured in Hertz. (1hz = 1m/s.) </h3>

4 0

3 years ago

Prime meridian divides which ocean

xenn [34]

It divides the Atlantic Ocean.