Magma consists of oxides of silicon, aluminum, magnesium, iron, calcium, sodium and potassium. Why is this so?
A) They are all heavy elements located beneath the surface of the earth.
B) They are all attracted to heat.
C) They all have low melting points.
D) They are all oxides.
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