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wel
3 years ago
5

Which of the following describes the layer directly beneath the Earth's lithospheric plates?

Geography
1 answer:
cestrela7 [59]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

I believe it's C.

Explanation:

The mantle underneath the plates moves in a circular way (Convection Currents). That is why plates move.

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