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Sedbober [7]
2 years ago
11

What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

Geography
1 answer:
MatroZZZ [7]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Lithospere is the outer layer that consists of the crust and upper mantel. The asthenospere is right below the lithospere.

Explanation:

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