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What is the mechanical layer of earth that contains the tectonic plates
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What is the mechanical layer of earth that contains the tectonic plates

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The tectonic plates are made up of Earth's crust and the upper part of the mantlelayer underneath. Together the crust and upper mantle are called the lithosphere and they extend about 80 km deep.
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Lithosphere is the correct answer on apex

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