Which of the Following Statements About the Asthenosphere Is False

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the asthenosphere is false?

• A)The asthenosphere lies beneath the lithosphere.
• B)The asthenosphere is stronger than the lithosphere.
• C)The asthenosphere rises close to the surface beneath mid-ocean ridges.
• D)The asthenosphere is partially molten.

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Definitions:

ROM

Read-Only Memory, a type of non-volatile storage medium that is used primarily in computers and electronic devices to store firmware or software that is rarely changed.

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Secondary Storage

A type of computer storage separate from the main memory, used for keeping data and programs permanently, often referred to as external or auxiliary storage.

Primary Storage

The main storage of a computer where data is stored temporarily for quick access by the processor.