This figure shows the formation of the Sierra Nevada batholith as magma chambers within the crust. What is the cause of melting?
A) melting due to rising solid lithosphere
B) decompression melting
C) a hot spot
D) release of water from the subducting plate

Question

This figure shows the formation of the Sierra Nevada batholith as magma chambers within the crust. What is the cause of melting? 
A) melting due to rising solid lithosphere 
B) decompression melting 
C) a hot spot 
D) release of water from the subducting plate

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The Answer of This figure shows the formation of the Sierra Nevada batholith as magma chambers within the crust. What is the cause of melting? 
A) melting due to rising solid lithosphere 
B) decompression melting 
C) a hot spot 
D) release of water from the subducting plate

This Figure Shows the Formation of the Sierra Nevada Batholith