The Lithosphere Rides on Top of the Asthenosphere

question 59

Multiple Choice

The lithosphere rides on top of the asthenosphere.Lithospheric movement causes

• A)earthquakes,volcanic activity,and mountain building activity.
• B)the subduction of continental crust under oceanic crust.
• C)hot-spot activity as found in Hawaii.
• D)widespread destruction.

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