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Question
Distinguish between the following pairs of terms associated with vulcanicity:
Magma and Lava
Distinguish Between
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Solution
Magma and Lava :
Magma :
- Magma is hot sticky molten material.
- It contains solutions to water and gases.
- It comes out during volcanic eruptions.
Lava :
- Lava is solidified magma.
- Gases and water disappear after evaporataion.
- It cools down as it comes into contact with the atmosphere.
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