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meagbuch

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Question 1

The asthenosphere is the second layer of Earth characterized by ________.
◦ magma
◦ hard rocks that break
◦ layers of both hard and soft rocks
◦ soft rocks that flow easily

Question 2

Which of the following statements apply to the asthenosphere, but not the lithosphere?
◦ zone in the upper mantle that deforms by plastic flowage
◦ cool, rigid layer of crust and upper mantle that forms the tectonic plates
◦ partial melting of rising granitic plumes produces huge volumes of basaltic magma
◦ deforms mainly by brittle fracturing and faulting


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Marked as best answer by meagbuch on Feb 28, 2020

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meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2020
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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:D TYSM

 

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