The two layers inside the Earth which contain significant amounts of molten material are ________.
A)asthenosphere and outer core
B)crust and inner core
C)crust and mesosphere
D)mesosphere and inner core

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The asthenosphere, which is part of the upper mantle, contains significant amounts of molten material. The outer core, which is located beneath the mantle, is also mostly molten. The other options are incorrect because the crust is solid and contains very little molten material, while the mesosphere (or lower mantle) is partially molten but not to the same extent as the asthenosphere or outer core. The inner core is solid, despite the extreme temperatures and pressures.

The Two Layers Inside the Earth Which Contain Significant Amounts