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When magma rises to the Earth's surface, which process causes it to change state?

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Cooling

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Melting

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Heat and pressure

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Weathering

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Solution

The correct option is A Cooling
When magma rises to the Earth's surface, it cools and hardens to form igneous rocks.

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