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The Earth is composed of multiple layers, which in some way, influence what happens on Earth's surface. Consider this illustration. The magma chamber would be found in which layer of the Earth?
A mantle
B mesosphere
C lower crust
D asthenosphere
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D — asthenosphere.
The asthenosphere (the ductile, partially molten part of the upper mantle) is where rock partially melts to form magma and where magma reservoirs that feed volcanoes commonly form. The mesosphere (lower mantle) is too deep and rigid; "mantle" is too general; magma can intrude into the lower crust but it originates in the asthenosphere.
The asthenosphere (the ductile, partially molten part of the upper mantle) is where rock partially melts to form magma and where magma reservoirs that feed volcanoes commonly form. The mesosphere (lower mantle) is too deep and rigid; "mantle" is too general; magma can intrude into the lower crust but it originates in the asthenosphere.
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