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jon_i

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Why are rhyolite flows less common than basalt flows?

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Before Earth had a differentiated core, the solar wind would have stripped any gases from the surface because of the lack of a(n) _____.
 A)continental crust
 B)volcano
 C)atmosphere
 D)sedimentary sequence
 E)magnetosphere


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Rhyolitic magmas are more viscous than basaltic magmas and tend not to reach Earth's surface as frequently.

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Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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