The Main Mechanism for Melting at Spreading Ridges Is_______

question 34

Multiple Choice

The main mechanism for melting at spreading ridges is_______ .

• A) surficial melting of sedimentary rock
• B) subduction produced andesitic magmas
• C) decompression melting of ultramafic mantle rock
• D) large scale melting of rhyolitic core rock

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