Which of the following statements about the creation of magma is true?
A) Increasing pressure raises the melting point except in the presence of water.
B) Increasing pressure raises the melting point regardless of the water content.
C) Increasing pressure lowers the melting point except in the presence of water.
D) Increasing pressure raises the melting point except in the absence of water.
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