0
Magma that reaches the Earth's surface is known as lava.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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
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 an area where one of the huge plates under the earths surface slides under or pulls away from the edge of another plate and magma rises to the surface of the earth?
volcano
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.
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
How does andesitic rise to the surface?
magma rises and cools
What Material rises to the surface at mid-ocean ridge?
Magma
What can magma do?
magma can make igneous rocks! igneous rocks are new rocks found in the earths crust formed around the plate boundaries. Magma from the mantle rises upwards towards the surface forming igneous rocks when it cools eg:-basalt ,granite
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
