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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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Is liquid magma less dense or more dense?

Liquid magma is less dense than solid rock because it is a molten mixture of rock, minerals, and gases. When magma rises to the Earth's surface and cools, it solidifies into igneous rock.


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.


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.


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.


Liquid magma flow upward through the crust because it is less dence than the solid material around it?

Yes, that is correct. Magma is less dense than the solid rock around it, causing it to rise towards the surface through cracks and fractures in the Earth's crust. This movement occurs due to the buoyancy of the less dense magma compared to the denser surrounding rock.


When the mantle is heated the magma rises because?

When it is heated it becomes less dense (i.e. lighter). The more dense (i.e. heavier) magma sinks while the less dense magma rises to the top. It will eventually cool again causing a convection current within the mantle.


Why magma rise soon after it forms?

Magma rises soon after it forms because it is less dense than the surrounding solid rock. The less dense magma is buoyant and is able to move upwards through cracks and fractures in the Earth's crust. This process of magma rising is driven by the pressure differences between the magma chamber and the surrounding rocks.


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.


What is the igneous rock that is dense and dark colored and forms from magma that is rich in iron and magnesium but poor in silica That has 8 letters?

The igneous rock you are referring to is basalt. It is a fine-grained, dense, and dark-colored rock that forms from low-silica magma rich in iron and magnesium.