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sasho [114]
3 years ago
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1. Which layer is MOST responsible for the movement of continents?

Geography
2 answers:
MariettaO [177]3 years ago
5 0
"The asthenosphere" is the one layer among the following choices given in the question that is most <span>responsible for the movement of continents. The correct option is option "B".

2. "Collision between tectonic plates" is the main cause </span>of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. he correct option among all the options given in the question is option "C". 
Illusion [34]3 years ago
4 0

1. The answer is B. the asthenosphere

Asthenosphere is a layer of the Earth situated below the lithosphere. It is a semi-fluid and ductile rock or partly molten rock. Due to semi-fluid state of asthenospheric rock, it behave like a plastic and flow gradually. Thus, causes movement of continents.  

2. The answer is C. collision between tectonic plates

The Earth’s crust becomes unstable when tectonic plates meet. As the plates slide past each other and push against each other. This causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions at the edge between the plates.  


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