________ Will Occur When Continental Collisions Occur, Thickening the Crust

question 13

Multiple Choice

________ will occur when continental collisions occur, thickening the crust and forcing some rocks to a depth where melting can take place.

• A)Decompression melting
• B)Rifting
• C)Extension
• D)Partial melting

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