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The density of Earth's lithosphere is 2.5 gm/cm^3
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∙ 9y agothe density of the lithosphere is 3.6g/cm^3
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Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath convergent lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sub duct while continental lithosphere does not?
Oceanic lithosphere is dense enough to be forced down into the mantle. Continental lithosphere is not.
Is the lithosphere solid liquid or plastic?
The asthenosphere is a flowing solid. It's sort of a liquid and a solid.
How does oceanic crust form at constructive plate margins?
Do you mean spreading centres or oceanic ridges, where the oceanic lithosphere is renewed by hot, less dense rock rising in convection zones.
Which term refers to the ridged layer of Earth that is about 100 km thick and generally less dense than the material below it?
The Lithosphere is the ridged layer of Earth that is about 100 km think and generally less dense than the material below it. This layer is the tectonic plates the move along on the anthesphere.
What one has the most dense lithosphere hydrosphere or atmosphere?
lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere (most dense to least dense)
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath convergent lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Which is denser the lithosphere or asthenosphere?
The asthenosphere is more dense than the lithosphere.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sub duct while continental lithosphere does not?
Oceanic lithosphere is dense enough to be forced down into the mantle. Continental lithosphere is not.
What is more dense lithoshere or asthenoshere?
Lithosphere
What are the differences between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?
The lithosphere is cold and brittle whereas the asthenosphere is hot and dense.
What rests on the astheosphere?
The Lithosphere Floats on top of the asthenosphere because it is less dense.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath continental lithosphere at convergent boundary's?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sinks beneath continental lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
What is the thickest less dense part of the lithosphere?
It is found in the earth
What is the plasticlike dense zone that lies beneath the lithosphere called?
The asthenosphere.
How is continental lithosphere different oceanic lithosphere?
Continental lithosphere is thicker and less dense than oceanic lithosphere. Continental crust is primarily composed of granitic rock while oceanic crust is composed primarily of basaltic rock.
