Continental rifts typically contain large amounts of basalt and rhyolite. Your answer to Question 1.b., in Exercise 5.10 explained the origin of the basalt, but fractional crystallization of mafic magma can produce only a very small amount of felsic magma. Explain the origin of the large volumes of felsic magma in continental rifts.

England is a small country. why is english spoken in so many places worldwide? a. england colonized many places throughout the globe. b. the english language is the easiest language to learn. c. england is located near the prime meridian, making it a popular tourist destination. d. because england is an island nation, it has had many visitors.