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taurus [48]
3 years ago
15

scientists believe that differences in ____ cause hot, plastic-like rock in the asthenosphere to rise toward earth's surface. a.

density c. weight b. magnetism d. composition
Geography
2 answers:
Bond [772]3 years ago
4 0
Density (a) is the correct answer

 
<span>Scientists believe that differences in density cause hot, plastic-like rock in the asthenosphere to rise toward earth's surface. </span>
Svet_ta [14]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

density

Explanation:

  • Due to the density of the rocks that vary the scientist believe is the reason for the hot and plastic-like rocks to form in the earth's asthenosphere and rise above the surface.
  • As the rocks with a higher density and a higher weight exert great pressure and force that lead to the rise of magma and escape of gases from the surface and the thus the magma is released to the surface of the earth.
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