What Is the Difference Between "Magma" and "Lava

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between "magma" and "lava"?

• A) Magma is formed deep in Earth and lava forms near the surface of Earth.
• B) It is just a name change, and lava is what magma is called if it reaches the surface of Earth.
• C) Magma is less dense than lava.
• D) Magma makes igneous rocks and lava forms volcanoes.

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