Medium Geography Class 11 Level 2

Why is the asthenosphere important for plate movement?

अस्थेनोस्फीयर plate movement में क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?

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Correct Answer

B. यह आंशिक रूप से लचीला है जिस पर plates move कर सकती हैं / It is partly plastic and allows plates to move

Explanation

Step 1: This is a base concept of plate tectonics. Step 2: The asthenosphere has a semi-plastic nature so lithospheric plates can move over it. Step 3: Exam tip: think of asthenosphere as the soft layer for plate movement.

Step 1: यह plate tectonics का आधार है। Step 2: Asthenosphere semi-plastic nature की होती है इसलिए lithospheric plates इसके ऊपर move कर सकती हैं। Step 3: परीक्षा टिप: asthenosphere को plate movement की soft layer मानें।

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