The Primary Difference Between Lithospheric and Asthenospheric Mantle That Gives

question 45

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between lithospheric and asthenospheric mantle that gives rise to numerous different patterns of physical behavior is ________.

• A)physical state: the lithosphere is solid;the asthenosphere is liquid
• B)chemical composition: the lithosphere is mafic;the asthenosphere is felsic
• C)temperature: the lithosphere is cooler than the asthenosphere
• D)chemical composition: the lithosphere is felsic;the asthenosphere is mafic

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