Why Does Basaltic Magma Have the Lowest Viscosity

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why does Basaltic magma have the lowest viscosity?

• A) Basaltic lava has more silicate.
• B) Basaltic lava has less silicate.
• C) Basaltic lava is hotter than other flows.
• D) Basaltic lava is less hot than other flows.

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