Asked by Landon Johnson on May 12, 2024
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Lava is molten rock that cools:
A) on the surface
B) underground
Molten Rock
Rock that has been heated to a liquid form by extreme temperatures within the Earth's mantle or crust.
Lava
Magma that is erupted onto the surface, or the rock mass into which it solidifies.
- Differentiate between volcanic and plutonic igneous rocks based on their formation environments.
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Steven PlaceresMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface, where it cools and solidifies.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between volcanic and plutonic igneous rocks based on their formation environments.