The layer of the Earth that the lithospheric plates move on top of is called the A. lithosphere B. asthenosphere C. mesosphere D. crust

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The layer of the Earth that the lithospheric plates move on top of is called the

A.

lithosphere

B.

asthenosphere

C.

mesosphere

D.

crust

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Answer:

The lithosphere

Explanation:

Bstoney answered Aug 10, 2021

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Lithospheric plates move on top of the asthenosphere (the outer plastically deforming region of Earth's mantle).

Mrcasals answered Aug 13, 2021

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