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Q: Scientists measure which element in order to classify magma?
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What element do scientist measure to classify magma?

silica


Is magma an element of its own?

No


How do scientists think magma forms?

well magma is lava and its made from molten rock.


Can scientists predict the energy of a volcanic eruption based on the percentage of water in the magma?

steam in the magma


One of two items used to classify igneous rock?

Their crystalline nature.


What element has the greatest effect on magma characteristics?

The percentage of silicon in magma greatly affects its viscosity.


Does magma erode igneous rocks inside a volcano?

In a way. A magma is hotter then the surrounding rock, that's why the magma is molten and the rock is not. But because of this, some heat of the magma is melting the surrounding rock. You might want to classify this as erosion, but it's simply the melting of the rock surrounding the magma.


What is the relationship between magma and element?

it depends which one.


Why do scientists think that magma rises to earths surface?

well, it does. haven't you ever heard of hot lava? that's magma rising from the surface.


What are two factors scientists monitor that could indicate a volcano night erupt?

magma


What do scientists call the rock that is formed when magma cools below Earth's surface?

An intrusive igneous rock.


What are vulcanologists?

Vulcanologists are scientists that study volcanos and anything relating to volcanos (including magma, lava, etc...).