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Earth's Interior

Question 138466 • *MHS - Earth Science - S1 - CR

Why are the properties of the asthenosphere important? Check all that apply.The asthenosphere keeps Earth’s crust from getting too hot.Earth’s plates float on the denser asthenosphere.The depth of the asthenosphere keeps pressure on Earth’s core.The asthenosphere allows Earth’s crust to move.The asthenosphere creates Earth’s magnetic field.

Answer
A
The asthenosphere keeps Earth’s crust from getting too hot.
B
Earth’s plates float on the denser asthenosphere.
C
The depth of the asthenosphere keeps pressure on Earth’s core.
D
The asthenosphere allows Earth’s crust to move.
E
The asthenosphere creates Earth’s magnetic field.
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