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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the term used to describe increased temperature with depth in the Earth?
 
  A) Decompression melting
  B) Convection cells
  C) Geothermal gradient
  D) Hydrothermal alteration

Question 2

________ describes the formation of one or more secondary magmas from a single parent magma.
 
  A) Magmatic differentiation
  B) Hydrothermal alteration
  C) Decompression melting
  D) Partial melting


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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