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Q: Why is the asthenosphere in semi-molten state?
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Beneath the earth's lithosphere is a semimolten layer known as what?

It's called the asthenosphere.


What is the physical state of the asthenosphere?

GAS


Which layer of Earth contains both solid and semimolten layers?

the two mantles are pie and pencil


What is the state of matter of the asthenosphere?

Solid


What part of the mantle means weak layer and is in the semi-plastic state?

Asthenosphere


What type of rock is in the asthenosphere?

Matter in the Asthenosphere is in the molten or semi-molten state. This is because its temperatures can peak at 3,000 degrees Celsius. Its composition consists of magnesium and iron silicates. The Asthenosphere plays a key role in the movement of tectonic plates.


Most deformable layer of the Earth?

Asthenosphere


What is the partially melted part of earth that carries the crust?

It is called the asthenosphere.


What color is the asthenosphere?

the asthenosphere is green:D


Is the Earth's asthenosphere rigid?

No. The asthenosphere is plastic in texture.


What make the asthenosphere?

the mantel makes up the asthenosphere


What part of the mantle is part of the lithosphere?

asthenosphere