Mafic magmas tend to flow ___
a) at the same rate as silicic magmas
b) much faster than silicic magmas
c) much slower than silicic magmas
d) faster or slower than silicic magmas depending on the volcano
e) not enough information has been provided to answer the question
Ans: b) much faster than silicic magmas
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