The difference between magma and lava is ____________.
A) that magma cools more rapidly than lava
B) that magma is found at the surface, whereas lava is found below the surface
C) that 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 refers to molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is the term used to refer to the same molten rock once it has reached the surface. So, magma is found beneath the surface, whereas lava is found at the surface. Choice A is incorrect because magma actually cools more slowly than lava because it is insulated by the Earth's crust. Choice B is incorrect because it is the opposite of the correct answer. Choice D is incorrect because there is a clear difference between magma and lava.

The Difference Between Magma and Lava Is ____________