Describe the asthenosphere


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Describe the relationship of the Earth’s lithosphere to the asthenosphere.The asthenosphere is composed of rigid plates that “float” on top of the lithosphere.
The lithosphere is composed of rigid plates that “float” on top of the asthenosphere.
The lithosphere is a solid wall around the asthenosphere, and they move as one unit.
The asthenosphere is found in the Earth’s core and is protected by the lithosphere.

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The lithosphere is the brittle crust and uppermost mantle. The asthenosphere is a solid but it can flow, like toothpaste. The lithosphere rests on the asthenosphere

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