________is a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, volatiles and solids that is found beneath the surface of the Earth.

core

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lava

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geyser

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magma

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Solution

The correct option is D
magma

Magma is a mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, volatiles and solids that is found beneath the surface of the Earth. Besides molten rock, magma may also contain suspended crystals, dissolved gas and sometimes gas bubbles.

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