Which statement is correct about the flow of thermal energy inside Earth?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A. Energy flow inside the mantle causes magma to sink deeper.
B. Energy flow inside the crust causes magma to rise.
C. Energy flow inside the mantle causes magma to rise.
D. Energy flow inside the crust causes magma to sink deeper.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the flow of thermal energy inside Earth is:

C. Energy flow inside the mantle causes magma to rise.

This is because as thermal energy from the Earth's interior heats the magma, it becomes less dense and rises towards the surface.