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What are the steps to rock cycle?

A rock cycle starts off as magma. Then as the magma cools, crystals form, and eventually the magma solidify into igneous rocks. The process breaks down into sedimentary rocks. The processes change a pre-existing igneous or sedimentary rock into a new rock called metamorphic rocks, then it melts into magma and the process starts all over.


Before molten rock reaches the surface it is called what?

Before lava reaches the surface it is called magma.


What is the cavity where magma is stored under a volcano called?

This is called the magma chamber.


What part do volcanoes play in the rock cycle?

Magma


What is the name for molten rock when its under the ground?

Molten rock under the surface is called "magma". When magma reaches the surface it is called "lava".


When molten rock is below ground is called?

Magma


What is the liquid called when the volcano is underground?

It's called magma when it is under the earth's surface. Once it erupts or becomes visible on the surface, its called lava


What is magma called after it has erupted?

It's called lava. Magma is formed in the magma chamber, then later when the volcano erupts, it turns to lava.


What is lava called when it is underground?

When lava is underground, it is called magma. Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface that can eventually erupt onto the surface as lava during a volcanic eruption.


During the rock cycle what forms magma cools?

Igneous rock


Which process in the rock cycle causes magma to form?

Magma forms through the process of partial melting of rocks in the Earth's mantle. This can occur due to the intense heat and pressure in the mantle, causing certain minerals within the rocks to melt and form magma.


What is the name when magma reaches the surface?

Magma is liquid rock before it reaches the surface magma which reaches the surface is called lava.