The Zone of Hot, Partly Melted Rock That Flows and Can

question 48

Multiple Choice

The zone of hot, partly melted rock that flows and can be deformed is called the

• A)crust
• B)asthenosphere
• C)core
• D)mantle
• E)lithosphere

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