Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Asthenosphere

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the asthenosphere?

• A)It lies beneath the lithosphere.
• B)It is a rigid rock layer.
• C)It is broken into plates.
• D)It is more dense than the core.
• E)It comprises the lower mantle.

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Definitions:

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified as a number between 0 and 1.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis in statistical inference that proposes no significant effect or relationship exists between variables.

Rejected

In statistical hypotheses testing, the term refers to the conclusion to not accept the null hypothesis based on the evidence provided by the data.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and indicates what the researcher expects to find.