Question

The contains the asthenosphere and the lower mantle. a. mantle c. crust b. core d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

The answer is the mantle

Answer 2

A. Mantle

Step-by-step explanation:

The mantle is composed of three distinct layers namely asthenosphere, lower mantle and lower part of the lithosphere. The asthenosphere is present below lithosphere and is not in liquid form. Lower mantle, also called mesosphere has a plastic like consistency and is present below asthenosphere.