Which of the following statements is true for the asthenosphere?
A) The material that makes up the Himalaya Mountains.
B) A brittle layer of crust plus upper mantle.
C) The origination point for Earth's internal convection of energy.
D) Zone in the upper mantle that is a solid but capable of flowing like a liquid.

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The asthenosphere is a zone in the upper mantle that, while solid, behaves plastically and can flow slowly, allowing for tectonic plate movement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True for the Asthenosphere