Which of the following processes is unlikely to result in magma formation within the Earth?
A)decompression (a drop in pressure)
B)addition of volatiles
C)transfer of heat from adjacent magma or very hot rocks
D)loss of volatiles to the atmosphere

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Loss of volatiles to the atmosphere would not result in magma formation within the Earth as it involves the removal of gases from existing magma or rocks, rather than the creation of new magma. The other three processes (decompression, addition of volatiles, and transfer of heat) can all contribute to the formation of magma within the Earth.

Which of the Following Processes Is Unlikely to Result in Magma