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Q: Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called.............
  • A. Basalt
  • B. Laccolith
  • C. Lava
  • D. Magma
Correct Answer: Option D - Magma is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located below the Earth's surface. This magma can push through holes or cracks in the crust, causing a volcanic eruption. When magma flows or erupts onto Earth's surface, it is called lava. Like solid rock, magma is a mixture of minerals. It also contains small amount of dissolved gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide and sulphur.
D. Magma is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located below the Earth's surface. This magma can push through holes or cracks in the crust, causing a volcanic eruption. When magma flows or erupts onto Earth's surface, it is called lava. Like solid rock, magma is a mixture of minerals. It also contains small amount of dissolved gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide and sulphur.

Explanations:

Magma is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located below the Earth's surface. This magma can push through holes or cracks in the crust, causing a volcanic eruption. When magma flows or erupts onto Earth's surface, it is called lava. Like solid rock, magma is a mixture of minerals. It also contains small amount of dissolved gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide and sulphur.