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The lithosphere includes the crust and the very top of the mantle. The lithosphere is cool and brittle.

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What do geologists call the crust and the uppermost mantle?

lithosphere


The lithospere is divided into 2 parts what are they called?

the lithosphere consists of the crust and the upper mantle.


What layer is the lithospere in?

The lithosphere is in the outermost layer of Earth, known as the Earth's crust. It includes the crust and the upper part of the mantle and is divided into several tectonic plates.


What are the two meanings of lithospere?

1. the solid portion of the earth ( distinguished from atmosphere , hydrosphere ). 2. the crust and upper mantle of the earth


What is the land part of earth called?

The land part of Earth is called the lithosphere. It consists of the Earth's crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.


What are the two parts of the lithospere?

The two parts of the lithospere are called mantle and the outercore.


Where is the continental crust located?

Continental crust is located under all continents.


Where is the sun crust located?

There is no sun crust


What comprises the lithospere?

The lithosphere consists of the crust and uppermost part of the mantle. It is the rigid outer layer of the Earth that is broken into tectonic plates, which move slowly over the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them.


What two layers make up the lithospere?

The two layers of the lithosphere is made up of the oceanic lithosphere and continental lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is associated with oceanic crust and the ocean basins. The continental lithosphere is associated with the continental crust.


What makes up earth's lithospere?

The Earth's lithosphere is made up of the uppermost layer of the crust, as well as the rigid mantle. It is composed of rocks, minerals, and various geological formations. The lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that float on the underlying semi-fluid asthenosphere.


What is the temperature of the lithospere?

very hot and is on earth