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GS Geography Physical Geography of World
Q.

Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called because:

Explanation:

ANS. (D) 
Magma is a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, volatiles and solids that is found beneath the surface of the Earth. When magma erupts from a volcano or other vent, the molten rock is referred to as lava. When lava cools on the Earth’s surface and forms a solid structure, it is called igneous rock.

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