What Is the Difference Between Magma and Lava

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between magma and lava?

• A) Magma is molten rock, lava is hot solid rock and water.
• B) Magma is black, lava is red.
• C) Magma is found below the Earth's surface, lava is found on the Earth's surface.
• D) Magma is found on the ocean floor, lava is found on land surfaces.
• E) There is no difference between lava and magma.

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