What formed the Deccan Traps?
Correct answer: B. Massive basalt lava flows from volcanic eruptions
- A. Glacial deposits
- B. Massive basalt lava flows from volcanic eruptions
- C. Wind-blown sand accumulation
- D. Folded sedimentary rock layers
Explanation
The Deccan Traps are the vast stair-like basalt formations left by enormous volcanic eruptions about 66 million years ago.
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