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Q · Volcanomedium · 45s
The molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface is called:
TopicVolcano
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Magma is molten rock stored beneath the Earth’s crust. When magma reaches the Earth's surface during an eruption, it is called lava. Ash and tephra refer to solid materials ejected during volcanic eruptions but are not molten.
Final Answer: Option B - Magma