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    ________ Melting Occurs at Subduction Zones Because the Down-Going Plate
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________ Melting Occurs at Subduction Zones Because the Down-Going Plate

Question 39

Question 39

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________ melting occurs at subduction zones because the down-going plate ________.


A) Heat transfer;is extremely hot
B) Heat transfer;creates abundant friction
C) Flux;contains abundant water
D) Decompression;rises toward the surface

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