What happens to the first minerals to crystallize in a magma? a) they sink to the base of the magma chamber b) they remelt into the magma multiple times c) they join together to make more complex silicate structures

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What happens to the first minerals to
crystallize in a magma?
a) they sink to the base of the magma
chamber
b) they remelt into the magma
multiple times
O c) they join together to make more
complex silicate structures
Transcribed Image Text:What happens to the first minerals to crystallize in a magma? a) they sink to the base of the magma chamber b) they remelt into the magma multiple times O c) they join together to make more complex silicate structures
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Magma is a hot, molten, liquid, or semi-liquid rock that comes from the mantle. When it flows on the surface, it is called lava. As the temperature drops down, magma starts to cool. Bowen's reaction gives an idea about which minerals will form as the temperature decreases. 

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