Why Are Dissolved Gases Present in Magma, but Not Lava

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why are dissolved gases present in magma, but not lava?

• A) The gases condense to form liquids once magma hits the earth's surface.
• B) The gases escape once magma hits the earth's surface.
• C) The gases combust once magma hits the earth's surface.
• D) The gases crystallize once magma hits the earth's surface.

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