A conically-shaped laccolithic mountain can readily be distinguished from a similarly shaped volcano based on
A)the different heights of the features.
B)the chemical composition of the minerals they are made of.
C)the size of the crystals they are composed of.
D)the ease at which they are eroded.
E)the density of the rock.

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Laccoliths cool slowly underground, forming larger crystals, while volcanic rocks cool quickly on the surface, forming smaller crystals.

A Conically-Shaped Laccolithic Mountain Can Readily Be Distinguished from a Similarly