Rocks of the continental crust contain different minerals and each mineral has its own melting point. If the minerals with the lowest melting temperatures are the only ones melted, this is referred to as
A. partial melting.
B. temporary melting.
C. complete melting.
D. subductive melting.
Answer: A
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