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The plastic layer in the mantle from about 70 to 250 km (43 to 155 mi) in depth is known as the
 
  A) asthenosphere.
  B) lithosphere.
  C) Moho.
  D) Gutenberg discontinuity.

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When stable air is forced to lift as it passes over a mountain range, the air may become saturated and condensation may occur. In this case, the air is
 
  A) stable.
  B) unstable.
  C) conditionally unstable.



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Answer to Question 1

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