GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

TECTONICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
melted, liquid rock that reaches Earth’s surface
A
metamorphic rock
B
magma
C
igneous rock
D
lava
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Magma is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located under Earth’s surface. When magma flows onto Earth’s surface, it is called lava.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists use the term magma for molten rock that is underground and lava for molten rock that breaks through the Earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -When magma reaches Earth’s surface and erupts from a volcano, it becomes lava. This material is available primarily for archival purposes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The molten or the semi-molten natural material from which all igneous rocks are formed is known as Magma. Beneath the surface of the earth, the Magma is found. With the melting of the magma at various tectonic settings, magma is produced.

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