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Weather is the current state of the lithosphere true or false?

False. Weather is the current state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, not the lithosphere. The lithosphere refers to the solid outer layer of the Earth that includes the crust and uppermost part of the mantle.


Is weather the current state of the lithosphere?

No, weather is not the current state of the lithosphere. Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific place and time, like temperature, precipitation, and wind. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth that includes the crust and part of the upper mantle.


The crust and upper mantle are called the?

The crust and the upper mantle are a geological part of the earth called the lithosphere. There are 2 parts of the lithosphere: the oceanic lithosphere, which is made up of land underneath water, and the continental lithosphere, which is the the part made of just land. The lithosphere lies on top of the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is made up of tectonic plates, which are pieces of land floating on the lithosphere.


Does continental lithosphere contain more mafic rocks than oceanic lithosphere?

No, oceanic lithosphere contains more mafic rocks compared to continental lithosphere. Oceanic lithosphere is mainly composed of basalt, which is a mafic rock, whereas continental lithosphere is composed of a variety of rock types, including granitic rocks which are more felsic in composition.


Why is oceanic lithosphere subducted while continental lithosphere is not?

The density of the continental (granitic) lithosphere is lower than oceanic (basaltic) lithosphere. Consequently, due to buoyancy, the continental crust rides above the oceanic lithosphere and thus is not subducted. However, it is thought that pieces of the continental lithosphere break off and are subducted along with the oceanic lithosphere.

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What is the state of matter of lithosphere?

Solid


What state of matter is lithosphere?

Solid


What state of mater is lithosphere?

Solid


What is the state of balance of the lithosphere called?

isostasy


Weather is the current state of the lithosphere true or false?

False. Weather is the current state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, not the lithosphere. The lithosphere refers to the solid outer layer of the Earth that includes the crust and uppermost part of the mantle.


Is weather the current state of the lithosphere?

No, weather is not the current state of the lithosphere. Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific place and time, like temperature, precipitation, and wind. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth that includes the crust and part of the upper mantle.


What state of matter is represented by Earth's lithosphere?

The Earth's lithosphere is a solid state of matter. It includes the outermost layer of the Earth's crust and the upper part of the mantle, and it is rigid and relatively cool compared to the layers beneath it.


What is the state of equilibrium which sections of the earths lithosphere achieve when vertical forces upon them are unchanged?

isostasy


What is the current state of the lithosphere?

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth composed of the crust and upper mantle. It is divided into tectonic plates that move and interact with each other, causing phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. The lithosphere is constantly changing due to tectonic forces, erosion, and other geological processes.


The crust and uppermost mantle make up the rigid outer layer of earth called the?

The uppermost mantle and the crust makes the lithosphere.


The state of balance or equilibrium which sections of the earths lithosphere achieve when vertical forces upon them are changed?

Isostasy.


What solid layer between the inner mantle and the lithosphere?

I dont think there is a solid layer between the Lowwer Mantle and the Lithosphere. The only layer which lies in this region is the Asthenosphere, which is a Weak Zone and in Molten State.