The Plastic-Like Substratum on Which the Lithospheric Plates Move Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

The plastic-like substratum on which the lithospheric plates move is called the

• A) outer core.
• B) endosphere.
• C) isosphere.
• D) asthenosphere.

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Definitions:

Muscle Fibers

Individual cells of muscles that are long, cylindrical, and capable of contraction to facilitate body movements.

Spindle-Shaped Cells

Cells that taper at both ends and are found in smooth muscle tissues and some types of soft tissue.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is voluntarily controlled, responsible for movement of the skeleton.

Posture

The position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, either in motion or when standing still.