Adding volatiles such as water or carbon dioxide to the mantle can cause it to
A) migrate through the subsurface.
B) cool down.
C) warm up.
D) transform into magma.

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Adding volatiles such as water or carbon dioxide to the mantle can cause it to transform into magma through a process called partial melting. As the mantle rocks become saturated with volatiles, the addition of heat or pressure can cause them to partially melt and form magma.

Adding Volatiles Such as Water or Carbon Dioxide to the Mantle