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OSWALD

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What is the lithosphere's role in plate tectonics?
 
  A) It is at the center of the earth and causes the earthquakes that move the plates.
  B) It is the source of the heaviest metals.
  C) It is the outermost layer of the earth broken into plates.
  D) It is the less rigid layer beneath the asthenosphere.

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Why is physical geology important?
 
  A) It helps us to understand the physical and chemical interior workings of the planet.
  B) It helps us to understand how the earth looks.
  C) It helps us to better understand the physical surface for use in mapping.
  D) It helps us to understand the Earth's interior crust.


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Dominic

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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