Compared with the Mantle Beneath a Mid-Ocean Ridge,the Mantle Above

question 75

Multiple Choice

Compared with the mantle beneath a mid-ocean ridge,the mantle above a subduction zone

• A)contains less water and melts at a lower temperature.
• B)contains less water and melts at a higher temperature.
• C)contains more water and melts at a lower temperature.
• D)contains more water and melts at a higher temperature.

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