What Happens as Mantle Rock Rises

question 16

Multiple Choice

What happens as mantle rock rises?

• A) It cools and sinks again almost immediately.
• B) It cools and contracts.
• C) It expands at decreased pressure.
• D) It melts and continues to push upward.

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