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Consider the following statements : I. Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas. II. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolved in a magma. III. Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma. IV. The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike. Which of these statements are correct

Consider the following statements : I. Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas. II. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolved in a magma. III. Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma. IV. The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike. Which of these statements are correct ?

(a)

I, II and III

(b)

II, III and IV

(c)

I and IV

(d)

I, II and IV

Answer:

(a)

Explanation