The process of magmatic differentiation can generate residual, more felsic magmas from mafic magmas such as basalt.

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This is a true statement. Magmatic differentiation occurs when a magma body undergoes fractional crystallization, meaning that crystals with different chemical composition and density will settle out of the magma at different rates. This process can eventually lead to the formation of more felsic magmas from initially mafic ones.

The Process of Magmatic Differentiation Can Generate Residual, More Felsic