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The asthenosphere is technically solid, but is plastic in texture, which allows it to flow very slowly. Small portions of it may be molten.
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Is the asthenosphere solid or liquid?
The asthenosphere is a ductile solid.
Is the asthenosphere solid?
The asthenosphere is a ductile solid.The asthenosphere is a layer of the mantle that consists of slowing flowing solid rock, so I would say it is considered both a liquid and a solid in one.
What is the major property of the asthenosphere?
It is neither solid or liquid. It is DUCTILE
What semi liquid layer do the tectonic plates float on?
The asthenosphere.
What material would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere?
The material that would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere is Oobleck, corn starch and water mixed together, because it is not liquid nor solid. The asthenosphere is nor liquid or solid. It is something in between but none exactly.
Is the asthenosphere solid or liquid?
The asthenosphere is a ductile solid.
Is Asthenosphere a liquid rock?
No. The rock of the asthenosphere forms a ductile solid.
Is the asthenosphere made of liquid or solid?
solid
Is the asthenosphere a true liquid like the outer core?
No. The asthenosphere is thought to contain only around 5% melt.
What is the major property of the asthenosphere?
It is neither solid or liquid. It is DUCTILE
What semi liquid layer do the tectonic plates float on?
The asthenosphere.
Is the asthenosphere solid?
The asthenosphere is a ductile solid.The asthenosphere is a layer of the mantle that consists of slowing flowing solid rock, so I would say it is considered both a liquid and a solid in one.
What material would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere?
The material that would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere is Oobleck, corn starch and water mixed together, because it is not liquid nor solid. The asthenosphere is nor liquid or solid. It is something in between but none exactly.
What is the uppermost part of the mantle that has liquid and plastic properties called?
Asthenosphere
Is the earth solid or liquid?
The asthenosphere is partially molten. It is about 5% molten.
Is the Earth's asthenospere solid or liquid?
The asthenosphere is partially molten. It is about 5% molten.
How do you use the word asthenosphere in a sentence?
it is under the lithosphere and is semi hot liquid
