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How are magma and lava different? A) Magma contains sedimentary rock, and lava contains metamorphic rock. B) Magma contains metamorphic rock, and lava contains sedimentary rock. C) Magma is molten rock underground, and lava is molten rock on the surface. D) Magma is cooled rock underground, and lava is cooled rock on the surface.

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Answer: C. Magma is molten rock stored underground and lava is molten rock that has reached the surface.

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C

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magma is kept in chambers underground where it doesn't cool. When it reaches the surface it becomes lava because as the molten rock travels it will cool and harden.

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