The difference between magma and lava is that
A) magma cools more rapidly than lava.
B) magma is found at the surface,whereas lava is found below the surface.
C) magma is melt underground,whereas lava is melt that has emerged from the surface.
D) There is no difference; the two terms mean the same thing.

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Magma is the molten rock that exists underground, while lava is the magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface. So, magma is found below the surface, while lava has emerged from the surface. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The Difference Between Magma and Lava Is That