This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with which magma type? What causes ... (Read 92 times)

luvbio

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 623
on: Jul 14, 2018
Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with which magma type? What causes rocks to melt in these settings?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which type of plate boundary generates the greatest quantity of magma?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ultraflyy23

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with basaltic magma. Melting here is caused by decompression.

Answer to Question 2

The most magma is generated at the mid-ocean ridge system, along divergent plate boundaries.


luvbio

  • Member
  • Posts: 623
Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Mochi

  • Member
  • Posts: 300
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Przewalski's Horse, the only remaining type of "wild" horse that has never been domes Przewalski's Horse, the only remaining type of "wild" horse that has never been domes
A radiator may be either a down-flow or a cross-flow type. A radiator may be either a down-flow or a cross-flow type.
Connections of a nitric acid plant, intermediate pressure type Connections of a nitric acid plant, intermediate pressure type
Divergent Plate Boundary Divergent Plate Boundary
Andean-Type Mountain Building Andean-Type Mountain Building
Comparison of C-type Climates Comparison of C-type Climates
Video: Fetal Development of the Cardiovascular System

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library