Magma vs. Lava: Basal Definitions & Differences
Learn the key differences between magma and lava based on their location beneath or above Earth's surface. Explore the basic definitions that distinguish molten rock underground from lava flows.
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What is the primary difference between magma and lava?
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Where is magma formed?
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What happens when magma erupts onto Earth's surface?
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Which material is molten rock located beneath Earth's surface?
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Why does magma rise toward Earth's surface?
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What liquid rock flows out of a volcanic vent?
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When lava cools rapidly on Earth's surface, what type of rock forms?
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When magma cools slowly deep underground, what type of rock forms?
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Which of the following is an example of molten rock after it exits a volcano?
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What underground feature holds magma before an eruption?
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Which term describes liquid rock inside a volcano's main vent before reaching the surface?
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Why does lava cool faster than magma?