Mafic magmas
A. are viscous and do not flow easily.
B. may contain up to about 75 percent SiO2 by weight.
C. result in less violent eruptions than felsic to intermediate magmas.
D. tend to inhibit passage of gas that tries to escape through it.
Answer: C
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