The ____________ System Acts as a Storm Drain and Protects

question 15

Short Answer

The ____________ system acts as a storm drain and protects the body.

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Definitions:

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of Earth's crust that forms the continents, characterized by a diverse composition of rock types.

Decompression Melting

Melting that occurs when rock ascends in the Earth's mantle, reducing pressure and causing it to melt without heating.

Mantle-Derived Magmas

Refers to magmas that originate from the Earth's mantle, the thick layer of silicate rock between the crust and the core.

Continental Crust

The thick, generally older part of the Earth's crust that constitutes the continents and continental shelves, distinct from oceanic crust.