The internal layer within the Earth responsible for allowing lithospheric plates to move along the surface is the:

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The asthenosphere is a partially molten layer within the Earth's mantle that is responsible for allowing the movement of lithospheric plates along the Earth's surface. The liquid outer core is important in generating the Earth's magnetic field, but does not directly affect plate movement. The hydrosphere refers to the Earth's water resources and has no role in plate tectonics. The oceanic crust is a component of lithospheric plates and is not responsible for their movement.

The Internal Layer Within the Earth Responsible for Allowing Lithospheric