The Difference Between Lava and Magma Is That ____________

question 14

Multiple Choice

The difference between lava and magma is that ____________.

• A) magma is light in color and lava is dark
• B) magma usually has mafic composition and lava usually has felsic composition
• C) magma is found beneath the Earth's surface, whereas lava has reached the surface
• D) magma flows more quickly than lava

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Risky Asset

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