______ is the molten rock stored in the Earth's mantle.

Core

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Magma

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Molten lava

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Lava

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Solution

The correct option is B Magma
Magma is the molten rock found beneath Earth's surface. It is called lava when it bursts in the form of a volcano and it reaches the surface.

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The molten material in the mantle of the Earth is called ______.

Tick the correct answer.

(i) The rock which is made up of molten magma is

(a) Igneous

(b) Sedimentary

(ii) The innermost layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Core

(iii) Gold, petroleum and coal are examples of

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(v) The thinnest layer of the Earth is

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