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The lithosphere is the rocky outer layer of any rocky planet, a term derived from the greek for rocky sphere. The lithosphere is important to humans, as it sheilds us, and all other organisms on Earth, from the immense heat of the Earth's inner core. The consequence of its formation is that water can exist in its liquid form, allowing for the carbon-based life forms that exist today. However, the lisophere is also important for the stability of the Earth. The inner layers of the Earth are subjected to pressure by the lisophere as it is affected by gravity, forcing the innermost elements into the Earth's radioactive core, continuing the nuclear fusion that maintains the planet's constant state of balance. Finally, due to the Earth's formation by the congregation of elements from a long-passed supernova explosion, a number of essential heavy elements, such as carbon, iron, etc. had become trapped in the lithosphere as they settled in the Earth's upper layers as it cooled. It is these elements that allow and comprise much of what exists on the surface today.
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What is the difference between the core and the lithosphere?
The difference between the core and the lithosphere is the core is on the top of the lithosphere and the lithosphere is on the bottom of the core
What includes the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust?
lithosphere.
What is the division of lithosphere?
division of lithosphere
Why is it important to know the different properties of rocks?
it is important to learn about rocks because they make up the lithosphere and you might never know that when they will come into use
The crust and upper mantle are called the?
The crust and the upper mantle are a geological part of the earth called the lithosphere. There are 2 parts of the lithosphere: the oceanic lithosphere, which is made up of land underneath water, and the continental lithosphere, which is the the part made of just land. The lithosphere lies on top of the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is made up of tectonic plates, which are pieces of land floating on the lithosphere.
Why is the lithosphere important?
The lithosphere provides the solid surface necessary for terrestrial organisms top survive.
Why the lithosphere important?
The lithosphere provides the solid surface necessary for terrestrial organisms top survive.
Why is lithosphere very important for progress of human beings?
Because,without lithosphere any organism cannot exist without that so,we can consider that as a important progress for all humans
What is important of lithosphere?
it provides us with all the rocks and minerals we need for mechanical and chemical purposes
Why is lithosphere very important for the progress of human beings?
Because,without lithosphere any organism cannot exist without that so,we can consider that as a important progress for all humans
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath convergent lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
The crust and uppermost mantle make up the rigid outer layer of earth called the?
The uppermost mantle and the crust makes the lithosphere.
What is the difference between the core and the lithosphere?
The difference between the core and the lithosphere is the core is on the top of the lithosphere and the lithosphere is on the bottom of the core
What is the lithosphere of the lithosphere?
The lithosphere is composed of the crust and uppermost hard, brittle mantle.
What includes the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust?
lithosphere.
Which two factors are most important to the existence of plate tectonics on Earth?
mantle convection and a thin lithosphere
What is the division of lithosphere?
division of lithosphere
