Molten lava coming out of a Hawaiian volcano cools down and forms rock.

Which statement best describes the flow of energy in this scenario?

• Energy moves from the lava to the surroundings.
• Energy moves from the surroundings to the lava.
• Energy stays within the lava.
• Energy stays within the surroundings.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the flow of energy in this scenario is: Energy moves from the lava to the surroundings.