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Q. Due to less amount of silica, the basic lava is:

  • (A) more viscous than acid lava
  • (B) more light than acid lava
  • (C) less viscous than acid lava
  • (D) less dense than acid lava
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin

Basic lava contains less silica and hence is less viscous (flows more easily).

  • Acid lava (high silica content) is more viscous and sticky.
  • Viscosity affects how lava flows during volcanic eruptions.

So, basic lava is less viscous than acid lava — option (C).

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