Where do rocks melt?A.At depths of about 50 to 200 km below Earth's surfaceB.On Earth's surfaceC.In Earth's outer coreD.At depths of about 50 to 200 meters below Earth's surface
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Where do rocks melt?A.At depths of about 50 to 200 km below Earth's surfaceB.On Earth's surfaceC.In Earth's outer coreD.At depths of about 50 to 200 meters below Earth's surface
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Rocks melt at depths of about 50 to 200 km below Earth's surface. This process occurs in the Earth's mantle, the layer beneath the crust. The high pressure and temperature conditions at these depths cause the rocks to melt and form magma. This is not to be confused with the outer core, which is primarily composed of liquid iron and nickel. While rocks can also melt on the Earth's surface, this typically requires specific conditions such as volcanic activity.
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