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the material in the astehnosphere can flow slowly and the lithosphere flows on top of the astenosphere

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What do you call the layer of tar like mantle under the tectonic plates?

The layer of tar-like mantle under the tectonic plates is called the asthenosphere. It is a partially molten and ductile region of the Earth's mantle that allows the lithospheric plates to move on top of it.


What is the material in the asthenosphere?

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Does cooler material in the asthenosphere rises towards the lithosphere?

Yes, cooler material in the asthenosphere can rise towards the lithosphere due to convection currents. As the cooler material sinks, it displaces warmer material, creating a cycle of movement within the asthenosphere. This movement can contribute to the tectonic plate motion on the Earth's surface.


What is the section of the lithoshere that slowly moves over the asthenosphere carrying pieces of the continental and oceanic crust and the answer is not magma?

I had this question on my science quiz and I missed it. I was also curious what the answer was. Now I know that the answer is simply " transform boundary".


WHAT PART OF MANTLE CONTAINS MOLTEN MATERIAL?

the asthenosphere and the lithosphere contain molten material.


What material would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere?

The material that would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere is Oobleck, corn starch and water mixed together, because it is not liquid nor solid. The asthenosphere is nor liquid or solid. It is something in between but none exactly.


Why does the material in the asthenosphere rise as it is heated?

The material in the asthenosphere rises when heated because of its reduced density. As it absorbs heat, the material becomes less dense compared to the cooler surrounding rocks. This buoyant force causes the heated material to rise towards the surface.


Is asthenosphere made of?

well the asthenosphere is made of a material that is easy to flow through so is like cake frosting or jello. i hope that i helped.


What is one of the characteristics of the asthenosphere?

One characteristic of the asthenosphere is that it is a semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere where the material can flow slowly over time. This property allows for the movement of tectonic plates.


Does the cooler material in the asthenosphere rise toward the lithosphere?

Yes, cooler material in the asthenosphere can rise towards the lithosphere due to its relatively higher density. As it approaches the lithosphere, this cooler material can create convective currents that contribute to plate tectonics and volcanic activity.


What is the lithoshere composed of?

The lithosphere is composed of the Earth's crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. The lithosphere is where most geological activity, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, occurs.


Why Does cooler material in the asthenosphere rises towards the lithosphere?

Cooler material in the asthenosphere rises towards the lithosphere because of its higher density compared to the surrounding warmer material. As it rises, it displaces the less dense material above it, creating convection currents that contribute to plate movement and tectonic activity.