Which of the following is NOT a way that magma can lose heat to begin solidifying ?

a. conduction to surrounding solid rocks
b. loss of thermal energy
c. water that is heated and circulated near the magma
d. an increase in the rate of radioactive decay


Ans: d. an increase in the rate of radioactive decay

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