________ melting occurs at subduction zones because the down-going plate ________.
A)Heat transfer;is extremely hot
B)Heat transfer;creates abundant friction
C)Flux;contains abundant water
D)Decompression;rises toward the surface

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Flux melting occurs at subduction zones due to the combination of heat and water-rich fluids released from the subducting slab. The water lowers the melting point of the overlying mantle wedge, triggering partial melting and magma generation.

________ Melting Occurs at Subduction Zones Because the Down-Going Plate