Question

fill in the blank question granite has a melting point that is lower than basalt because granite contains more
and minerals that
at lower temperatures.

Explanation:

Granite (felsic) has more silica and minerals (like quartz, feldspar) that melt at lower temps than basalt (mafic). Silica - rich minerals lower melting points. So first blank: silica; second: melt.

Answer:

First blank: silica
Second blank: melt