Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Asthenosphere

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the asthenosphere?

• A) The asthenosphere is composed of continental and oceanic plates.
• B) The asthenosphere is composed of outer mantle material.
• C) The asthenosphere is composed of the crust and a portion of the outer mantle.
• D) The asthenosphere is composed of the inner portion of the mantle and the outer core.
• E) The asthenosphere is composed only of crust.

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