The Hot, Partially Melted, Slowly Flowing Layer of the Earth

question 26

Multiple Choice

The hot, partially melted, slowly flowing layer of the earth is called the:

• A) core.
• B) asthenosphere.
• C) lithosphere.
• D) mantle.

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