Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the mantle is TRUE?
A) The lithospheric mantle moves independently of the overlying plates.
B) The asthenosphere and lower mantle are made of roughly the same composition material, only it behaves differently in the asthenosphere.
C) The lower mantle is significantly less dense than the upper mantle.
D) The upper mantle is liquid, but the lower mantle is solid.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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