Why Is It Important That We Have a Rigid Lithosphere

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important that we have a rigid lithosphere overlying a weak asthenosphere?

• A) If we did not have the rigid lithosphere and weak asthenosphere, the atmosphere would be very different with either too much ammonia and methane or too little oxygen and water.
• B) If we did not have the rigid lithosphere and weak asthenosphere, we would be bombarded by cosmic rays that would strip away our atmosphere.
• C) If we did not have the rigid lithosphere and weak asthenosphere, the earth would not have plate tectonics and would be covered entirely by water.
• D) If we did not have the rigid lithosphere and weak asthenosphere, we would be bombarded by meteorites and we would not be able to hold the moon in orbit.

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Understand the concept and requirements for forming a quorum in corporate decision-making.

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