Question:

Which of the following statements on mantle partial melting are correct?

Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
  • Shallow melting produces tholeiitic basalts.
  • Low-degree melting produces alkaline basalts.
  • Presence of $CO_2$-rich volatiles favors the formation of tholeiitic basalts.
  • Presence of $H_2O$-rich volatiles favors the formation of alkaline basalts.
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The Correct Option is A, B

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The Correct answer is (A) and (B): Shallow melting produces tholeiitic basalts. AND Low-degree melting produces alkaline basalts.
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