Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the molten rock below the surface of earth called?

  1. lava

  2. magma

  3. basalt

  4. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Magma is molten rock beneath Earth's surface, while lava is the same material once it erupts onto the surface. Basalt is a type of volcanic rock formed from cooled lava, not molten material itself.