When Magma Forms, It Rises Up Through the Crust

question 14

Multiple Choice

When magma forms, it rises up through the crust.Why does magma rise?

• A)It is forced upward by pressure from the Earth's interior.
• B)It is less dense.
• C)It is uplifted by tectonism.
• D)It is forced out by volcanism.

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Definitions:

Papillae

Small projections on the tongue's surface involved in taste sensation, texture sensation, and aiding in the mechanical process of eating.

Vestibule

An entry area or space, such as the central cavity of the labyrinth of the inner ear, which is involved in sensing balance.

Soft Palate

The muscular posterior portion of the palate, separating the mouth from the nasopharynx during swallowing.

Dentition

The arrangement or condition of the teeth within the mouth, including their number, type, and structure.