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jho37

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the asthenosphere?
 A)It lies beneath the lithosphere.
 B)It is a rigid rock layer.
 C)It is broken into plates.
 D)It is more dense than the core.
 E)It comprises the lower mantle.

Question 2

Earth's core is likely to be ____.
 A)composed of rock with high silica content
 B)hollow
 C)molten throughout
 D)composed of potassium and aluminum rich silicates
 E)composed primarily of iron


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meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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