The Earth's plates move around on the Earth because they float on the
A) asthenosphere.
B) core.
C) crust.
D) mantle.
E) continental shields.

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The asthenosphere is a layer of weak and ductile rock below the Earth's lithosphere. This layer allows the plates to move around on the Earth as they float on top of it. The other options listed do not provide the necessary conditions for plate tectonics to occur.

The Earth's Plates Move Around on the Earth Because They