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What does asthenoshere mean?
the answer is the solid , but plastic layer found in the upper mantle ................hope this helps bye bye .
What does the word asthenospere mean?
a subdivision of the upper mantle situated below the lithosphere ; a zone of plastic, easily deformed rock.
Does lithosphere and asthenosphere mean terms differ?
Yes. The lithosphere consists of the uppermost layers of Earth: the crust and the rigid portion of the mantle. The asthenosphere is the layer below the lithosphere, consisting of rock with a plastic texture.
The Earth's mantle is described as soft and plastic what does that mean?
It's only soft and plastic in that it is not as hard as the brittle rock of the crust and uppermost mantle which comprises the lithosphere (which comprises the continental and oceanic plates). Mostly composed of solid rock, nearly 5% of the upper mantle (asthenosphere) is molten. It doesn't sound like much, but it's enough to allow the rock to behave in a highly viscous manner; in other words, in can bend and move without breaking. The heat being generated from the interior of the Earth causes convection currents in this layer of the mantle. Rock rises slowly toward the surface at divergent plate boundaries, moves laterally causing plate movements (there is some disagreement here among scientists on the cause and effect relationship) and sinks back into the depths of the mantle when it has cooled and become more dense. At greater depths, the mantle is more solid, as the pressures become too intense for melt to occur.
What 2 layers make up the Earth's crust?
The Earth's crust is composed of two layers: the continental crust, which makes up the landmasses, and the oceanic crust, which forms the seafloor. These two crustal layers differ in composition, thickness, and density.
What does asthenoshere mean?
the answer is the solid , but plastic layer found in the upper mantle ................hope this helps bye bye .
What does the astheaospere mean?
You might mean the asthenosphere, which is a layer of the upper mantle of the Earth. More information is available, if you wish it, on wikipedia.
What is made of the upper part of the mantle and the crust?
If you are using the term 'upper crust' euphemistically and not to refer to bread or pies, then the upper crust is made of aristocrats. If you mean the upper part of the earth's crust, then it is made of the lightest elements from which the planet is made (silicon, aluminum etc).
What does the word asthenospere mean?
a subdivision of the upper mantle situated below the lithosphere ; a zone of plastic, easily deformed rock.
Does lithosphere and asthenosphere mean terms differ?
Yes. The lithosphere consists of the uppermost layers of Earth: the crust and the rigid portion of the mantle. The asthenosphere is the layer below the lithosphere, consisting of rock with a plastic texture.
What does mantle mean in math?
i think you mean the verticies in the word mantle
What do you mean by 'describing' word?
A describing word or a descriptive word is an adjective.
The Earth's mantle is described as soft and plastic what does that mean?
It's only soft and plastic in that it is not as hard as the brittle rock of the crust and uppermost mantle which comprises the lithosphere (which comprises the continental and oceanic plates). Mostly composed of solid rock, nearly 5% of the upper mantle (asthenosphere) is molten. It doesn't sound like much, but it's enough to allow the rock to behave in a highly viscous manner; in other words, in can bend and move without breaking. The heat being generated from the interior of the Earth causes convection currents in this layer of the mantle. Rock rises slowly toward the surface at divergent plate boundaries, moves laterally causing plate movements (there is some disagreement here among scientists on the cause and effect relationship) and sinks back into the depths of the mantle when it has cooled and become more dense. At greater depths, the mantle is more solid, as the pressures become too intense for melt to occur.
What does granite rock mean?
What does mantle mean
What 2 layers make up the Earth's crust?
The Earth's crust is composed of two layers: the continental crust, which makes up the landmasses, and the oceanic crust, which forms the seafloor. These two crustal layers differ in composition, thickness, and density.
What does lithosphere mean in science terms?
The lithosphere refers to the rigid outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and part of the upper mantle. It is divided into tectonic plates that float and move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere underneath. The lithosphere plays a crucial role in plate tectonics and the formation of Earth's surface features.
What does psn mean when describing an artwork?
WHAT DOES PSN STAND FOR OR MEAN
