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Much of the upper mantle thought to be made of granite true or false?
False. The upper mantle is believed to be composed primarily of peridotite.
How much of earth mass is made up by the mantle?
The Mantle accounts for about 79% of the earths mass
What are the two main types of crust on earth?
Oceanic crust-made up primarily of basalt-4-5 kilometers deepContinental crust-made up of granite-low density: allows it to "float" on the much higher density mantle below-20-30 miles deep
Why is mantle hotter and denser than the crust?
The mantle is closer to the molten core of earth, so it is constantly heated by it. The crust is exposed to the atmosphere, which has some cooling effect, and the crust is, of course farthest from the core.
The porosity of granite?
As much as 1% in granites sold for interior use. That is "granite" not granite though.
Much of the upper mantle thought to be made of granite true or false?
False. The upper mantle is believed to be composed primarily of peridotite.
Do continents drift slowly on earths upper mantle or earths core?
Continents drift on top of the upper mantle. The core is much further down.
What buildings are made out of granite?
the older ones are made out of granite. people dnt use granite much anymore.
What is the difference between lithosphere and asthenosphere?
The difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere is that the asthenosphere is the lower part of the upper mantle it behaves like a plastic but flows much more easily than the rest of the mantle. The lithosphere however, includes the entire crust and the uppermost part of the mantle, it is more rigid and brittle and doesn't flow.
What is the mantle of the earth?
Earth's mantle is a zone of hot molten rock beneath its solid crust. It is fluid, but quite viscous, so it flows slowly. It is almost twice as dense as granite. That is why we find so much granite in rocks and mountains here on the surface. Lighter rock floats on top of heavier rock. This is good news for land-dwellers like us. The minerals and compounds found on Earth's surface can be found in rock from the upper mantle; however, we only know well the mantle rock that has reached the surface. Mantle rock reaches the surface in several places through fissures in the crust and volcanoes. The molten mantle of Earth contains a higher abundance of heavy elements, like iron and nickel, than does its surface. Mineral compounds obey the same rule as the elements: Lots of aluminum and silicon near the surface, and olivine and pyroxine minerals and heavy elements farther down. Current theory suggests that the Earth's hot flowing mantle will provide us our magnetic shield against the Sun's harsher radiation for more than a billion years to come.
How much degrees is the upper mantle?
The upper mantle is a hot area of earths interior that is less dense than the lower mantle. It goes from 250 kilometers to 600 kilometers or150 miles to 400 miles. Its composition is Silicon Oxygen Iron and Magnesium. It is a liquid.
How much of earth mass is made up by the mantle?
The Mantle accounts for about 79% of the earths mass
How does the earths mantle differ from its crust?
Inner core: 2450 km thick Outer core: 2300 km thick Lower mantle: 2500 km thick Upper Mantle: 400 km thick continental crust: 30-70 km thick Oceanic Crust: 6 km thick
What are the two main types of crust on earth?
Oceanic crust-made up primarily of basalt-4-5 kilometers deepContinental crust-made up of granite-low density: allows it to "float" on the much higher density mantle below-20-30 miles deep
What can granite be made in to?
Kitchen countertops, fireplaces, tiles, flooring, gravestones, and much much more
How much is the value of a then now 1993 upper deck mickey mantle number tn17?
Less than 50 cents.
How much is an autographed picture of Mickey Mantle worth?
Depends on who certified it. An Upper Deck Mantle photo has a market rate between $500 to $1000 depending on the quality of photo and clarity of autograph.
