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 found beneath the surface,whereas lava is found at the surface
D)There is no difference;the two terms mean the same thing.

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the surface of the Earth, whereas lava is molten rock that flows out of a volcano or fissure and is found at the surface. Therefore, magma and lava are different in terms of their location within the Earth's crust.

The Difference Between Magma and Lava Is That ________