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Q · Volcanomedium · 45s
What is the difference between magma and lava?
TopicVolcano
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Magma exists beneath the Earth's crust; upon eruption, it is called lava.
Final Answer: Option A - Magma is liquid rock below surface; lava is magma once erupted above surface