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Lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth including the crust and the upper mantle!:)

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What are the two meanings of litosphere?

The lithosphere can refer to the outer solid part of Earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle. It can also denote the rigid outer layer of a planet or natural satellite.


What means litosphere?

The lithosphere is the rigid outer part of the Earth consisting of the crust and upper mantle. It is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. The lithosphere is involved in processes such as plate tectonics and is where most landforms and mountain ranges are located.


Is the litosphere the same all over the world?

No, the lithosphere is not the same all over the world. It varies in thickness, composition, and structure due to geological activity such as plate tectonics. This results in different landscapes, topography, and geological features across the Earth's surface.


What is the difference between atmosphere and lithosphere?

The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet, such as Earth's air, while the lithosphere is the solid outer layer of a planet composed of rocks and minerals. The atmosphere is where weather occurs and is essential for supporting life, while the lithosphere includes the Earth's crust and upper mantle and is where landforms and geological processes take place.


How is transform boundary different from a convergent boundary?

Transform fault where plates slide horizontally past one another without the production or destruction of litosphere, the Divergent produces new sea floor and Convergent two plates collide underneath in creating underground mountains.