The Asthenosphere Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

The asthenosphere is

• A)the outer atmosphere
• B)the inner core of Earth
• C)a plastic region in the crust
• D)a plastic region in the mantle
• E)a solid region in the mantle

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Gasoline Tax

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Higher-income Persons

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