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Q: Where in the earths asthenosphere and how does it play an important role in plate tectonics?
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What Is the theory that the earths lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere?

A theory that says the lithosphere is divided into plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere is called '' plate tectonics''


Do plate tectonics sit on the asthenosphere?

they sit on the asthenosphere


What is the branch of geology know for plate tectonics?

the branch of geology for plate tectonics is asthenosphere.


Where is the asthenosphere and what does it do?

The asthenosphere is a section of the upper mantle that enables plate tectonics.


What is the layer upon which plate tectonics move?

The asthenosphere.


What theory that plates move around on the asthenosphere?

It is plate tectonics.


What theory states that plates move around the asthenosphere?

plate tectonics


What is the part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and the outer core?

Plate tectonics


What theory states that plated move around on the asthenosphere?

It is plate tectonics.


What theory states plates move around on the asthenosphere?

It is plate tectonics.


Why is the asthenosphere important to the theory of plate tectonics?

It is the movement of ductile rock in the asthenosphere caused by convection currents that creates movement of the lithospheric plates. It is the conveyor belt on which the plates move.


Plates of the lithosphere float on Core?

Plates of the lithosphere do not float on the core. They float on the asthenosphere (plastic mantle). Due to convection currents and the earths rotation, plates glide over the asthenosphere. This theory is the theory of Plate Tectonics.