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ahriuashd

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A concentration of heat in the mantle capable of producing magma is called a ________.
 
  A) magma melt
  B) plume
  C) hot spot
  D) basalt spout

Question 2

Magma tends to rise toward Earth's surface principally because ________.
 
  A) water is an abundant constituent of magma
  B) silica increases the viscosity of the magma
  C) rocks become less dense when they melt
  D) of convection in the mantle



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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