Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with which magma type? What causes rocks to melt in these settings?

What will be an ideal response?


Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with basaltic magma. Melting here is caused by decompression.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What other factors besides religion have also contributed to those conflicts? What will be an ideal response?

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A. Rising air cools causing condensation. B. Falling air warms that increases the rate of evaporation putting more moisture in the air. C. Rising air warms that increases the rate of evaporation putting more moisture in the air. D. Falling air warms causing condensation.

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