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Why does rock in the asthenosphere behave differently from the rock above?
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The rock in the asthenosphere behaves differently from the rock above because the rate of deformation is different.
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Does lithosphere or asthenosphere contain partly melted rock from the upper part of the mantle?
The Asthenosphere.
Soft layer of rock in the mantle?
asthenosphere
What does the asthenosphere contain?
The asthenosphere contains ultramafic rock that is ductile due to the extreme heat and pressure it experiences.
Is the asthenosphere brittle rock?
yes it is brittle but shifting
The layer of rock that has convection currents flowing?
The asthenosphere.
Is Asthenosphere a liquid rock?
No. The rock of the asthenosphere forms a ductile solid.
Does lithosphere or asthenosphere contain partly melted rock from the upper part of the mantle?
The Asthenosphere.
Why does most of the rock in the asthenosphere remain solid?
The rock in the asthenosphere is under immense pressure from the overlying rock. Increased pressure raises the melting point of most substances.
What layer of earth is made of melted rock and solid?
the inner core
Soft layer of rock in the mantle?
asthenosphere
What does the asthenosphere contain?
The asthenosphere contains ultramafic rock that is ductile due to the extreme heat and pressure it experiences.
How are the lithoshphere and asthenosphere similar and how are they different?
The differences and similarities between lithosphere and asthenosphere are as follows. Lithoshphere is made up of rigid rocks flowing above asthenosphere. Asthenosphere has rocks that are more plastic like because they can flow even tho they are still solid rock. The top part of asthenosphere is the same as the lower part of lithosphere, if the top part of asthenosphere cools it then becomes part of lithosphere. Lithosphere and asthenosphere are both made up of the upper part of the mantle on Earth but Lithosphere is also made up of the crust.
What is a layer of slowly forming rock in the mantle?
Asthenosphere
Is the asthenosphere brittle rock?
yes it is brittle but shifting
The layer of rock that has convection currents flowing?
The asthenosphere.
A layer of slowly flowing rock in the mantle?
The Asthenosphere.
What is ''plastic'' rock and how does it move?
The asthenosphere, moves with convection
