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zhuklara [117]
3 years ago
14

Which layers of Earth moves the plates around?​

Geography
1 answer:
r-ruslan [8.4K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Asthenosphere

Explanation:

The asthenosphere is the part of the lithosphere that flows and moves the plates of the Earth.

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