Plutonic rocks are emplaced at depth yet they can be seen at the Earth's surface due mainly to__________
A) erosion of overlying rocks due to uplift
B) widespread igneous inversion
C) continual ongoing intrusion after the magma solidifies
D) catastrophic violent upheavals that bring them to the surface

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Plutonic rocks, which form deep within the Earth from the slow cooling of magma, can be exposed at the surface primarily through the process of erosion. Over time, the overlying rocks are worn away, often aided by the uplift of the Earth's crust, revealing the plutonic formations beneath.

Plutonic Rocks Are Emplaced at Depth Yet They Can Be