Large sections of the earth's crust, called ______________, move slowly on the mantle below them.
A)asthenosphere
B)mantle
C)tectonic plates
D)core
E)oceanic ridges

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the earth's crust that move slowly on the mantle below them. The asthenosphere is a part of the upper mantle that is very weak and ductile, and allows the movement of tectonic plates. The mantle is the layer between the crust and the core, and the core is the innermost layer of the earth. Oceanic ridges are underwater mountain ranges that form where tectonic plates diverge.

Large Sections of the Earth's Crust, Called ______________, Move Slowly