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No one really knows exactly the state of matter throughout the entire mantle. Rigid upper mantle is part of the Earth's lithospheric plates, and below that, the asthenosphere exists where rock is in a putty like state that can bend and move without breaking. Then the mantle appears to become more solid with depth.
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∙ 9y agoTechnically it isn't molten. The mantle is semisolid. Material would melt if it were brought to the surface bcause it is extremely hot, between 900 and 7,000 degrees, getting hotter in the deeper parts. It does not melt, however, because it is under enormous pressure.
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∙ 12y agoIt is a semi-liquid rock as the sheer amount of pressure in this area is so strong, solid lumps are still formed however they would become liquid if you allow them to expand.
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What layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and squish molten rock?
the crust is made up of solid rock and mantle is made up of molten rocks
What is made up of rock and minerals?
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What is earths middle mantle made of?
Earth's Mantle is made up of hot rocks and lava. It is 1800 mi. thick.There are pockets of magma that occasionally errupt upward through the Earth's crust.
What layer is the only liquid state?
The mantle , made up of molten rock called magma.
Is the mantle part of the earth a solid or liquid?
The mantle consists of molten rock. Therefore, it made up of a very thick, hot liquid referred to as magma.
What are the Asthenospheric mantle and the Inner Mantle are made up of?
The Asthenospheric mantle and the Inner mantle are made up of solid rock and liquid rock.
What are two layers of rock that made up of mantle?
the two layers of rock that made up of mantle is the solid rock and liquid rock
What types of rock is in the mantle?
the mantle is made up of solid hot rock.
What is the mantle and crust made up of?
Nearly all of the mantle and crust are made up of rock, and in the case of the mantle, a small percentage of magma (melted rock).
What layer of earth is made up of hot rock?
The mantle
What layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and squish molten rock?
the crust is made up of solid rock and mantle is made up of molten rocks
What is the name of the rock that makes up Mars' mantle?
The mantle of Mars is probably made of peridotite, like Earth's mantle.
Which two layers of the earth are made up of rock?
Crust and mantle
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 mantle made out of?
The mantel made of partially molten rock which is commonly known as magma. The top layer of the mantle is usually hard.
What is made up of rock and minerals?
Ornaments, Jewellries, Building constructions.
How thick earths mantle?
The mantle is found between the core and the innermost layer of the earth. The mantle is made up of mostly solid rock that is 1,802 miles thick.
