The primary difference between lithospheric and asthenospheric mantle that gives rise to numerous different patterns of physical behavior is ________.
A)physical state: the lithosphere is solid;the asthenosphere is liquid
B)chemical composition: the lithosphere is mafic;the asthenosphere is felsic
C)temperature: the lithosphere is cooler than the asthenosphere
D)chemical composition: the lithosphere is felsic;the asthenosphere is mafic

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The lithosphere is cooler and more rigid compared to the hotter and more ductile asthenosphere, which affects their physical behavior.

The Primary Difference Between Lithospheric and Asthenospheric Mantle That Gives