The lithosphere rides on top of the asthenosphere. Lithospheric movement causes

A. widespread destruction.
B. the subduction of continental crust under oceanic crust.
C. earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building activity.
D. hot-spot activity as found in Hawaii.


Answer: C

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