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No. Molten rock expands due to heat as the molecules get excited, therefore it is less dense than solid rock.
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What happens when new basalt forms along mid ocean ridges it?
The molten material then spreads out, pushing the older rock to both sides of the ridge. As the molten material cools, it forms a strip of solid rock in the center of the ridge. Then more molten material flows into the crack. The material splits apart the strip of solid rock that formed before, pushing it aside.
Which is more dense mafic or silicic rock?
Mafic rock is on average more dense.
How is the mantle related to the outer core?
The outer core of the earth is considered to be a liquid. The mantle is considered solid rock, but could be as much as 5% molten. The outer core is mostly iron and nickel, meanwhile the mantle is mostly ultra mafic rock. The outer core is hotter and more dense than the mantle.
What materials is in the mantle?
It's very high temperature down in mantle so it resulting a solid rock to change into "molten" state. The molten material in the mantle is magma.
Molten liquid rock inside Earth's mantle is called .?
Molten liquid rock inside Earth's mantle is called
Is molten rock heavy?
Yes. It is about as dense as solid rock.
When rock heats up and becomes molten rock does it sink closer to the core?
No, molten rock is less dense than solid rock and rises through the crust.
What is more dense rock or solid?
It depends on the particular rock and on the particular solid. Please restate the question, giving more specifics, such as what rock and what solid.
What is the difference between solid rock and molten rock?
Heat! One has more [molten] while the other has less [solid]. Heat is also known as Kinetic Energy: the Energy of Motion.
Is magma more dense then rock?
No. Magma varies in density, but it will be less dense than a solid rock of the same composition.
Is the lithosphere solid or liquid rock?
The Lithosphere is solid rock floating on molten rock.
Is gas more dense then rock?
rock is denser than gas because it is a solid
What layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and squish molten rock?
the crust is made up of solid rock and mantle is made up of molten rocks
Is the inner part of the Earth melted rock?
No the inner part is a dense solid sphere of iron and nickel. The outer core however, is molten metal.
What is it when molten lava changes into solid rock?
Igneous Rock
Why does hot molten rock rise up when superhot?
Density is the key. Think of a hot air balloon. Because hot air is less dense than cool air it rises above it, causeing the air balloon to rise. In science, materials that are a hotter temperature are less dense than materials that are cooler in temperature. The molten rock being hotter is less dense and rises about the cool, solid rock.
How many layers does rammed earth have?
the earth has 5 layers: 1) the crust - thin, rock material 2) the outer mantle - dense and mostly solid rock 3) the inner mantle - dense and solid rock 4) outer core - a liquid molten core 5) inner core -a solid metal core that's hotter than the sun's surface
