A mantle plume rises because:
A) it is mostly molten
B) it is solid but less dense than material around it
C) it is molten and more dense than material around it
D) it is propelled upward by gas coming out of the magma

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Mantle plumes rise because they are solid but less dense than the surrounding material in the mantle. This lower density, often due to higher temperatures, causes them to ascend toward the Earth's surface.

A Mantle Plume Rises Because