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What do you call molten rock while it is still underground?

  • Magma
  • Lava
  • Ash

The answer is Magma. It becomes lava at the surface.

Magma

Magma is the molten or semi-molten natural material from which all igneous rocks are formed. Magma is found beneath the surface of the Earth, and evidence of magmatism has also been discovered on other terrestrial planets and some natural satellites. Besides molten rock, magma may also contain suspended crystals and gas bubbles.

Wikipedia · Magma