Rocks can begin to melt if

A. heated by rising magma from Earth's interior.
B. a decrease in pressure results in a sufficient decrease in the rocks' melting point.
C. the rocks' water content increases thereby decreasing the rocks' melting point.
D. all of the above
E. none of the above


Answer: D

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