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    The Deepest Portion of the Lithosphere Is Formed from
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The Deepest Portion of the Lithosphere Is Formed from

Question 22

Question 22

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The deepest portion of the lithosphere is formed from


A) oceanic basalt.
B) terrestrial granite.
C) a combination of basalt and granite.
D) mantle material.
E) the Moho.

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