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haleyc112

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Magmatic segregation occurs when ________.
 
  A) light minerals crystallize early and migrate through fractures in rock
  B) heavy minerals crystallize early and settle to the lower part of the magma chamber
  C) high-pressure conduits carry crystals to the surface
  D) hot, metal-rich fluids migrate through fractures in rock

Question 2

________ is a high-pressure ultramafic rock, often containing diamonds, which is carried to the surface in tapered volcanic pipes.
 
  A) Pegmatite
  B) Migmatite
  C) Kimberlite
  D) Platinum



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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