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Magma that reaches the Earth's surface is known as lava.

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What is the opening on earths surface where magma from the mantle rises and flows out?

Valcano


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.


Which layer of earth is the source of molten rock called magma that sometimes rises to earths surface?

the mantle


Which term best describes the location where magma rises to earths surface and flows out of an opening in the crust?

Volcanoes


Why does magma rise when it is nearer to the core?

Water that is heated expands and rises to the surface of the tray. Similarly, the magma expands and rises to the surface of the tray. Similarly, the magma nearer the core expands and rises to top of the mantle.


The opening in Earth's crust through which magma rises to the surface is known as the?

The opening in the earth crust which magma rise to the surface are Volcanoes


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.


What is the Term that is used to describe when magma rises to earth's surface but does not occur at a boundary?

term that is used to describe when magma rises to earth's surface but does not occur at a boundary


Melted rock below earths surface?

Melted rock below Earth's surface is known as magma. Magma forms when rocks in the Earth's mantle melt due to high temperatures and pressure. As magma rises towards the surface, it can eventually erupt as lava through a volcano.


How does andesitic rise to the surface?

magma rises and cools


Magma tends to rise toward earths surface?

Yes, magma tends to rise towards the earth's surface. It does so because once melted it becomes less dense.


Does heated magma rise or sink?

When magma is being heated it rises. When it is cooled, it sinks.