Large igneous bodies that form at depth in Earth's crust are called
A)dikes.
B)plutons.
C)sills.
D)veins.

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Plutons are large igneous bodies that form deep within the Earth's crust when magma cools and solidifies. Unlike dikes and sills, which are smaller and form in different orientations, or veins, which are typically filled with minerals deposited from hydrothermal fluids, plutons are massive and can cover large areas.

Large Igneous Bodies That Form at Depth in Earth's Crust