Rocks of the Continental Crust Contain Different Minerals and Each

question 97

Multiple Choice

Rocks of the continental crust contain different minerals and each mineral has its own melting point. If the minerals with the lowest melting temperatures are the only ones melted, this is referred to as:

• A) partial melting
• B) complete melting
• C) temporary melting
• D) subductive melting

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