Asked by Elizabeth Inyang on Jun 21, 2024
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When melting forms magma:
A) rocks in the source region generally are completely melted
B) partial melting produces a magma that is more felsic than the source
C) melting of the mantle generally produces felsic magma
D) melting of continental crust generally produces mafic magma
E) none of these
Partial Melting
The process where only a portion of a solid is melted, which is common in the Earth's mantle and crust.
Felsic Magma
Magma that is rich in silica and lighter elements, leading to lighter-colored rocks such as granite.
Source Region
Areas where air masses originate, having distinct temperature and humidity characteristics based on the underlying surface.
- Detail the actions that result in the birth and progression of magma, emphasizing the significance of partial melting and the variance in magma.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the actions that result in the birth and progression of magma, emphasizing the significance of partial melting and the variance in magma.
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