Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true for the asthenosphere?
A) The material that makes up the Himalaya Mountains.
B) A brittle layer of crust plus upper mantle.
C) The origination point for Earth's internal convection of energy.
D) Zone in the upper mantle that is a solid but capable of flowing like a liquid.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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