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Q: The asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of earths?
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Which part of the asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of Earths?

The lithosphere and asthenosphere are both entirely part of Earth.


What is earths softest layer?

Lithosphere :)


About the asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere has the ability to slow down seismic waves. Is not made up of earths plates that would be the lithosphere.


What are the two major parts of the mantle?

Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere


Between earths lithosphere and its core is its?

After the lithosphere is the asthenosphere, then comes the lower mantle. After that is the outer core, and then is the inner core.


What is the definition of Isostacy theory?

IS A CONDITION OF RELATIVE GRAVITational equilibrium between earths lithosphere and asthenosphere


What are the three parts that make up Earths mantle?

mesosphere, asthenosphere, ionosphere


What is the weaker hotter zone beneath the lithosphere that allows for motion of earths rigid outer shell?

The asthenosphere


What is the order starting from the surface of earths layers?

lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core


Which is denser the lithosphere or asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere is more dense than the lithosphere.


Plates of the lithosphere float on Core?

Plates of the lithosphere do not float on the core. They float on the asthenosphere (plastic mantle). Due to convection currents and the earths rotation, plates glide over the asthenosphere. This theory is the theory of Plate Tectonics.


What is the order of the earths layers from the center to the surface?

crust, lithosphere,asthenosphere,lowermantle, outer core, inner core