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No. Magma varies in density, but it will be less dense than a solid rock of the same composition.
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Could property of magma that cause it to be forced upward towards earth surface?
Because magma is less dense than the surrounding solid rock, it is forced upward toward the surface. When magma reaches the surface and flows from volcanoes, it is called lava.
Is the name given to molten rock below the Earth's surface.?
Magma. Magma rises towards the surface when it's less dense than rock around it. Otherwise, it collects in magma chambers and cools, forming igneous rock.
What names is given to the molten rock below the earths surface?
Magma. Magma rises towards the surface when it's less dense than rock around it. Otherwise, it collects in magma chambers and cools, forming igneous rock.
Why does cool rock sink to the mantle in a hot rock rises?
I'm assuming you're talking about why a rock will sink into magma. Almost any material in liquid form is less dense then in solid form. Water being the only substance, to my recollection, that does not follow this rule. So a rock is more dense then magma (liquid rocks) and will sink.
How is a magma chamber formed in a volcano?
Magma rises through fractures from beneath the crust because it is less dense than the surrounding rock. When the magma cannot find a path upwards it pools into a magma chamber. As more magma rises up below it, the pressure in the chamber grows.
Is magma less dense then the surrounding rock?
yes
Could property of magma that cause it to be forced upward towards earth surface?
Because magma is less dense than the surrounding solid rock, it is forced upward toward the surface. When magma reaches the surface and flows from volcanoes, it is called lava.
Is liquid magma less dense or more dense?
Liquid magma is more dense than the solid material around it.
Why does magma come to the surface?
Magma is less dense than the surrounding rock; as such, it will rise toward the surface.
Why does magma in a volcano rise up to Earth's surface?
Magma rises because it is less dense than the rock around it.
Is the name given to molten rock below the Earth's surface.?
Magma. Magma rises towards the surface when it's less dense than rock around it. Otherwise, it collects in magma chambers and cools, forming igneous rock.
What names is given to the molten rock below the earths surface?
Magma. Magma rises towards the surface when it's less dense than rock around it. Otherwise, it collects in magma chambers and cools, forming igneous rock.
Why does cool rock sink to the mantle in a hot rock rises?
I'm assuming you're talking about why a rock will sink into magma. Almost any material in liquid form is less dense then in solid form. Water being the only substance, to my recollection, that does not follow this rule. So a rock is more dense then magma (liquid rocks) and will sink.
Which is more dense mafic or silicic rock?
Mafic rock is on average more dense.
How is a magma chamber formed in a volcano?
Magma rises through fractures from beneath the crust because it is less dense than the surrounding rock. When the magma cannot find a path upwards it pools into a magma chamber. As more magma rises up below it, the pressure in the chamber grows.
Why magma rise toward the surface?
Magma is less dense than rock and is buoyant due to this density difference. It will seek out any weaknesses in the rock above it to reach the surface.
How is the igneous rock changed to sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock goes deep in the Earth and reaches magma. It then melts and becomes part of the magma. Since the newly formed magma is less dense than the surrounding rock it is lighter than the surrounding rock and it goes up and cools. It then becomes an Igneous rock.
