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  • the crust moves on top of the
Multiple choice

the crust moves on top of the

  1. asthenosphere

  2. lithosphere

  3. mantle

  4. core

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Explanation

The lithosphere (crust and upper mantle) moves on top of the asthenosphere, which is a ductile, semi-plastic layer of the upper mantle.

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