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Which of the following is the location of the asthenosphere?

  1. A
    Above the lithosphere
  2. B
    Below the lithosphere
  3. C
    Above the atmosphere
  4. D
    Below the atmosphere

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The asthenosphere is the highly viscous, mechanically weak, and ductile region of the upper mantle of Earth. It lies directly below the lithosphere, extending down to a depth of approximately .

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Which of the following is the location of the asthenosphere?
A
Above the lithosphere
B
Below the lithosphere
C
Above the atmosphere
D
Below the atmosphere

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