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Compare and contrast lava and magma? For science

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Magma is the term for molten rock that is underground, whereas lava is the term used for molten rock that breaks above earths surface. If the molten rock makes it to the surface and continues flowing in liquid form it is considered lava.
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I believe it is called magma while it is underground and lava when it is above ground, but i'm not sure

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