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Question

Which region is the source of basaltic magma?

The correct answer is

Upper mantle

The upper mantle is the primary source of basaltic magma, which forms due to partial melting of mantle rocks.

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Important Questions from Geomorphology

  1. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

  2. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. Hypocenter is the point on the surface of the Earth, nearest to the focus.

    2. Velocity of earthquake waves is higher in denser materials.

    3. P waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface of the Earth.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  3. Which one of the following is the lowermost/innermost intrusive igneous rock?

  4. The formation of ‘tors’ on small rocky hills is associated with which among the following?

  5. Which one of the following statements about metamorphic rocks is not correct?

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