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The lithosphere is solid and does not flow, but is carried on top of the asthenosphere.
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Is lithosphere solid but has the ability to flow?
Yes
What is the plasticity of earth?
While still solid, the asthenosphere is able to flow. The ability of a solid to flow is called plasticity. See "What's the matter?" for an activity to demonstrate plasticity. Since the asthenosphere is more liquid than the rest of the mantle, the broken lithosphere plates are able to "float" on it.
Is the lithosphere a solid or a liquid?
according to scientists, the lithosphere is solid
What is the state of matter of lithosphere?
Solid
Is earths lithosphere a solid liquid or gas?
Lithosphere is solid part of earth .
Is the lithosphere solid or liquid rock?
The Lithosphere is solid rock floating on molten rock.
Is the athenosphere a solid but able to flow slowly?
yes it is
Property of a solid that enables it to flow?
solid atoms can not flow they can only slowly vibrate.
Is the lithosPhere a solid liquid or neither?
Solid
What rock can flow like a liquid?
the rock that can flow like a liquid is a mantle because the mantle has two parts. The upper part is the solid rock. The solid rock of the mantle is part is the lithosphere. Below the solid rock, the mantle rock has the ability to flow like a liquid. Most of the mantle is made up of rock that can flow. Sanjida Ahmed 752/753
What is the state of the Lithosphere?
solid
The solid center of the earth is called?
The lithosphere.
