Flux melting. . . a. occurs when the pressure decreases on hot rock b. is common at mid-ocean ridges, where seawater lowers the melting temperature of the asthenosphere c. is common at oceanic hot spots, where seawater lowers the melthing temperature of the asthenosphere d. both b and c are correct e. none of these are correct
Flux melting. . . a. occurs when the pressure decreases on hot rock b. is common at mid-ocean ridges, where seawater lowers the melting temperature of the asthenosphere c. is common at oceanic hot spots, where seawater lowers the melthing temperature of the asthenosphere d. both b and c are correct e. none of these are correct
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Flux melting. . .
a. occurs when the pressure decreases on hot rock
b. is common at mid-ocean ridges, where seawater lowers the melting temperature of the asthenosphere
c. is common at oceanic hot spots, where seawater lowers the melthing temperature of the asthenosphere
d. both b and c are correct
e. none of these are correct
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