As Two Oceanic Plates Diverge at Mid-Ocean Ridges, Melting of the Rising

question 69

Multiple Choice

As two oceanic plates diverge at mid-ocean ridges, melting of the rising mantle occurs due to:

• A) decompression
• B) the addition of heat
• C) the addition of water

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