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Question
Identify and name the internal movement.
Molten magma is thrown out of the earth’s mantle.
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Solution
Sudden Movement
Explanation:
Hot solid, liquid and gaseous materials are thrown out from the mantle of the earth onto the surface of the earth. This process is called volcanic eruption. During this process, ash, water vapour, various types of poisonous and inflammable gases, hot molten magma, etc., are thrown out.
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