The partial melting of mafic rocks would produce what composition of magma?
A)Ultramafic
B)Mafic
C)Intermediate
D)Felsic

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Mafic rocks have a high content of magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe) and a low content of silica (SiO2). When partially melted, the resulting magma would have a higher content of silica than the original rock, but still a significant amount of Mg and Fe, resulting in an intermediate composition.

The Partial Melting of Mafic Rocks Would Produce What Composition