Basalt is commonly associated with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Basalt is commonly associated with:

A. Oceanic Crust

B. Sedimentary Basins

C. Metamorphic Belts

D. Continental Crust

Answer: Option A

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Basalt is the dominant rock type of the oceanic crust and forms from rapidly cooling lava.

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