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What is the difference between “Magma” and “Lava”?

A. It is just a name change, magma is melted rock inside of the earth in lava is what magma is called if it reaches the surface of earth
B. Magma is less dense than lava
C .Magma is formed deep in earth in lava forms near the surface of earth
D.Magma makes Igneous rocks and lava forms volcanoes

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Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

Scientists use the term magma for molten rock that is underground and lava for molten rock that breaks through the Earth's surface.

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