Consider the following statements:
1. Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas.
2. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolved in a magma.
3. Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma.
4. The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike.
Which of these statements are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct: Magma, molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, is typically a mixture of molten silicate material (liquid), suspended mineral crystals (solid), and dissolved gases.
2. Statement 2 is correct: The most abundant gases dissolved in magma are water vapour (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2), along with smaller amounts of sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, etc.
3. Statement 3 is correct: Basaltic magma (mafic) generally erupts at higher temperatures (typically 1000-1200°C) compared to silicic magma (felsic, like rhyolitic magma), which erupts at lower temperatures (typically 650-800°C).
4. Statement 4 is incorrect: Magma that solidifies between layers of sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position, parallel to the bedding, is known as a sill. A dike is a tabular intrusion that cuts across the existing rock layers, typically vertically or steeply inclined.
5. Therefore, statements I, II, and III are correct.
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