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The asthenosphere consists of many varieties of rock which is mostly in a semi molten condition. The temperatures in the asthenosphere reach levels high enough for most of the rock to become soft and plastic, capable of slowly moving while remaining in a solid state, while only about 10 percent is totally molten. The soft, plastic, but solid quality of the asthenosphere allows lithospheric plates to slide on top, resulting in the many earthquakes which occur in this region.
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Composition of asthenosphere?
semi molten condition
What is the chemical composition of the asthenosphere?
paul black
List the layers of earth by their chemical composition and by their physical properties?
by the chemical composition is: the crust, the mantle (upper mantle and mantle), and the core. (you can put inner or outer) by the physical property is: lithosphere, asthenosphere, outer core, inner core. hope i helped
What is the composition of the asthenosphere?
The asthenosphere is composed of very hot, ductile ultramafic rock and is believed to be roughly 5% molten.
What is the physical state of the asthenosphere?
GAS
Composition of asthenosphere?
semi molten condition
What is the chemical composition of the asthenosphere?
paul black
List the layers of earth by their chemical composition and by their physical properties?
by the chemical composition is: the crust, the mantle (upper mantle and mantle), and the core. (you can put inner or outer) by the physical property is: lithosphere, asthenosphere, outer core, inner core. hope i helped
What is the composition of the asthenosphere?
The asthenosphere is composed of very hot, ductile ultramafic rock and is believed to be roughly 5% molten.
What is the physical state of the asthenosphere?
GAS
How do physical properties of the asthenosphere support the ideas of continental drift and sea floor?
The asthenosphere allows tectonic plates to move
What physical layer of earth is located beneath the lithosphere?
The asthenosphere.
How do physical properties of the asthenosphere support the ideas of continental drift and sea floor spreading?
The asthenosphere allows tectonic plates to move
How do the physical properties of the asthenosphere support the ideas of continental drift and sea floor spreading?
The asthenosphere allows tectonic plates to move
What are the two physical layers of earth?
The two densest physical layers of the earth are the lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
What type of rock is in the asthenosphere?
Matter in the Asthenosphere is in the molten or semi-molten state. This is because its temperatures can peak at 3,000 degrees Celsius. Its composition consists of magnesium and iron silicates. The Asthenosphere plays a key role in the movement of tectonic plates.
In a physical change some of the physical properties of the substance may be altered and the chemical composition?
No. In a physical change, the substance maintains its chemical composition.
