Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between pressure and melting point in the Earth's Interior?
A) Higher pressure leads to lower melting points.
B) Melting points of rocks are not dependent on changes in pressure.
C) Higher melting points are determined by higher pressures.
Answer: C
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