Geologists Have Found That the Upper Layers of the Mantle

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Multiple Choice

Geologists have found that the upper layers of the mantle are "plastic." Why is this important?

• A) Plastic is an important resource for the future.
• B) These layers can easily crack to allow pent-up heat and energy to escape.
• C) These layers can easily bend to accommodate oceans and mountains.
• D) The continents are able to float and drift on these layers.

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