The contains the asthenosphere and the lower mantle.
a. mantle
c. crust
b. core
d. none of the above

The correct answer is - a. mantle.

The lower mantle and the asthenosphere are both parts of the mantle itself. The lower mantle is the part of the mantle that is deeper and closer to the core, while the asthenosphere is the more liquid part of the mantle which is on the upper part of it and borders with the crust.

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