Question

In most cases, magma differentiation (a.k.a. fractional crystallization produces magma with higher ___________ content than the parent magma.

Answer 1

In most cases, magma differentiation (a.k.a. fractional crystallization produces magma with higher silica content than the parent magma. Fractional crystallization removes early formed minerals in magma. The liquid that does not react to the process remains in the magma.