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Which statement describes a characteristic of the asthenosphere?

A. Temperatures are cool.
B. Consistency is solid.
C. Thickness is less than crust.
D. Pressure is higher than crust.



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Final answer:

The asthenosphere is a weak and mobile layer beneath the lithosphere, crucial for plate movements.


Explanation:

The asthenosphere is a layer below the lithosphere in the Earth's mantle. It is characterized by weakness and movement due to convection currents caused by heat from the core. Unlike the lithosphere, the asthenosphere moves as a plastic, softer region, supporting the movement of lithospheric plates.


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