Why does the rock begin to melt in the Asthenosphere?
A. As you move closer to the core it gets hotter due to an increase in pressure.
B. As you move closer to the core it gets cooler due to an increase in pressure
C. As you move closer to the core it gets hotter due to an decrease in pressure.
D. As you move closer to the core it gets cooler due to an decrease in pressure.
Answer: C. As you move closer to the core it gets hotter due to an decrease in pressure.