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james

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on: Jul 14, 2018
When mantle peridotite partially melts beneath an oceanic ridge, ________ magma is produced.
 
  A) andesitic or intermediate
  B) basaltic or mafic
  C) rhyolitic or felsic
  D) granitic or felsic

Question 2

To be classified as a batholith a plutonic body must have surface exposure greater than ________ square kilometers.
 
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 80
  D) 100


prumorgan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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