Which of the following is characteristic of continental rifts?
A)some magmas are felsic and intermediate
B)heat from hot,mafic magma can melt continental crust
C)solid asthenosphere undergoes decompression melting
D)all of these

Question

Which of the following is characteristic of continental rifts? 
A)some magmas are felsic and intermediate 
B)heat from hot,mafic magma can melt continental crust 
C)solid asthenosphere undergoes decompression melting 
D)all of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continental rifts are characterized by the presence of felsic and intermediate magmas, the heat from hot, mafic magma can cause the melting of the continental crust, and decompression melting of the solid asthenosphere occurs. Therefore, all of these characteristics are present in continental rifts.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Continental Rifts