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The upper part of the mantle upon which the crust of the Earth floats is called ________

A. Barysphere

B. Mesophere

C. Mohorovic discontinuity

D. Asthenosphere

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The upper part of the mantle upon which the crust of the Earth floats is called Asthenosphere. The layer below the rigid lithosphere is a zone of asphalt-like consistancy called the Asthenosphere.

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