Stoping is the process in which ____.
A)pyroclastic flows are tranformed into obsidian
B)rising magma detaches and engulfs pieces of country rock
C)the viscosity of magma changes due to changes in silica content
D)dikes are formed due to intense heat in the country rock
E)erosion exposes batholiths

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Stoping is the process in which rising magma detaches and engulfs pieces of country rock, forming a mix of magma and country rock called magma xenoliths. This process can occur during the ascent of magma through the crust, as the magma heats and melts the surrounding rock, causing pieces to break off and be carried up with the magma.

Stoping Is the Process in Which ____