Igneous rocks are part of the mantle of the Earth. They remain solid because they are __________.

liquefied

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under high pressure and temperature

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incredibly hot

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incredibly cold

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Solution

The correct option is B
under high pressure and temperature

Igneous rocks are formed due to high pressure of the Earth's crust trapping hot magma in it which turns it in solid form.

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Igneous rocks are part of the mantle. What does the mantle become when it melts?

Tick the correct answer.

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