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What is the difference between magma and lava?
What is the main difference between magma and lava?
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Solution
| Magma | Lava |
| Molten material moving under the earth’s crust is called magma. | When magma comes to the surface of the earth, it is known as lava. |
| Molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface. | Molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth’s surface. |
| Contains dissolved gases and crystals. | Loses most gases when it erupts. |
| Found in magma chambers. | Flows over land and cools to form solid rock. |
| Temperature is generally higher. | Slightly cooler after exposure to air. |
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