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Mafic lava tends to have low silica content. Based on this, which of the following statements about mafic lava is most likely true?
Question 5 options:
A)
It has higher viscosity.
B)
It flows slowly.
C)
It contains more volatile gases.
D)
It contains fewer volatile gases.
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D) It contains fewer volatile gases.
Explanation: Low silica makes mafic lava less viscous (so A and B are false), allowing gases to escape more easily and resulting in lower volatile content compared with high‑silica (felsic) magmas.
Explanation: Low silica makes mafic lava less viscous (so A and B are false), allowing gases to escape more easily and resulting in lower volatile content compared with high‑silica (felsic) magmas.
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