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Which layer of earth is the athenosphere part of?
The asthenosphere is part of the upper mantle, which lies beneath the Earth's lithosphere. It is a semi-fluid layer of the mantle that allows the lithospheric plates to move and float on top of it.
What TYPE of rock is asthensphere?
The asthenosphere is not a type of rock, but rather a layer in the Earth's mantle. It consists of partially melted rock that behaves as a plastic-like material, allowing tectonic plates to move on top of it.
What is the athenosphere made out of?
The asthenosphere is composed of partially melted, ductile rock that lies beneath the Earth's rigid lithosphere. It is located in the upper mantle and its low viscosity allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
Why is it that the solid crust stays a float on the athenosphere?
The solid crust floats on the asthenosphere because it is less dense than the underlying semi-solid asthenosphere. This buoyancy is due to the difference in densities between the materials, with the less dense crust able to "float" on the more dense asthenosphere.
What is the athenosphere and what is it located between?
The asthenosphere is a region of Earth's upper mantle that is partially molten and flows slowly, allowing tectonic plates to move. It is located beneath the lithosphere and extends to a depth of about 200 kilometers below the surface.
What state of matter is reprensented by earths athenosphere?
Athenosphere is an extremely viscous liquid.
Is the athenosphere a solid?
solid
Is the athenosphere solid or liquid?
liquid
Is the lithosphere or athenosphere thinner?
The lithosphere in thinner!!!!! duuaaa...lol it is thinner because it is between the crust and the outer core and the athenosphere is every where!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
What is the athenosphere and where is it located?
In the uppermantle below the lithosphere.
Which layer of earth contains the athenosphere?
crust
How do you spell athenosphere?
The correct spelling is asthenosphere.
What do plates of the lithosphere float on?
the ductile athenosphere.
What do the plates on the lithosphere float on?
the ductile athenosphere.
What forms the the crust and upper mantle?
The athenosphere
How thick is athenosphere?
20000 miles thick
How is lithosphere different from the athenosphere?
It is different because they are not the same
