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No, it is hotter because it is closer to the inner core
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∙ 13y agoThe lower mantle has more pressure because it has more rock resting on it than the upper mantle.
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Are convection currents found in the upper or lower mantle of earth?
The upper mantle
What are the 2 types of mantle?
the upper mantle(lithosphere)and the lower mantle(mesosphere)
What Special feature of the upper mantle?
It is colder than the lower mantle.
What is the lower boundary of crust?
Upper Mantle.
Where is the lower mantle in the inside earth?
Well there is the crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, and the inner core. So, the lower mantle is the 3rd one down.
Why is the lower mantle more rigid and dense then the asthenosphere in the upper mantle?
The lower mantle is older and cooler than the upper mantle. Thank you for reading this I'm comment if you like one direction(: hehe
What is the difference between between the lower and upper mantle?
The upper mantle is harder than the lower mantle
Is the second layer of the earth the upper mantle or the lower mantle?
upper mantle
What are the part of the mantle?
The upper mantle and the lower mantle.
Where is the lower mantle?
under the upper mantle
What is the Difference between the upper and lower mantle?
Working outwards from the centre: The Earth is believed to be formed of an inner core, outer core, inner mantle, outer mantle, and the crust. The mantle is two thousand miles thick and makes up more than three-quarters of the Earth's volume.
Why is the lower mantle denser the the upper mantle?
The lower mantle is under greater pressure than the upper mantle, compressing the rock into a denser form.
How many sections does the mantle have?
upper mantle and the lower mantle
What are the two parts of the mantle?
The upper mantle and the lower mantle.
How do upper mantle rock differ from lower mantle rock?
the upper-mantle rocks are heavier while the lower mantle rocks are semisolid like melted plastic
Are convection currents found in the upper or lower mantle of earth?
The upper mantle
Where is the Lower Mantle located?
under the upper mantle
