The ____ is soft and therefore flows more readily than the underlying mantle.
A) crust
B) asthenosphere
C) lithosphere
D) core
E) plate

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The asthenosphere is the upper layer of the mantle that is soft and plastic-like, which allows it to flow more readily than the underlying mantle. The crust, lithosphere, core, and plates do not exhibit this property of being soft and flowing easily.

The ____ Is Soft and Therefore Flows More Readily Than