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What layers make up the lithosphere?

The lithosphere is made up of two layers: the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. The crust is the outermost layer of the lithosphere and is composed of solid rock, while the upper mantle beneath it is also solid but more ductile.


Is Earth's lithosphere in the inner and outer core?

No, Earth's lithosphere is not found in the inner and outer core. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. The inner and outer core are layers beneath the lithosphere, composed of molten iron and nickel in the outer core and solid iron and nickel in the inner core.


How is the lithosphere different then the adthosphere?

The lithosphere is defined as the crust plus the brittle, uppermost mantle to which it is attached. The part of the upper mantle called the asthenosphere is ductile, and is the portion of the mantle on which the lithosphere 'floats'. Essentially, it is a difference in the degree of ductility. The lithosphere is brittle; the mantle is ductile.


What are the three principal solid spheres of the earth?

The three principal solid spheres of the Earth are the lithosphere (outermost layer made of the crust and upper mantle), the mantle (middle layer), and the core (innermost layer consisting of the outer and inner core).


This solid layer is found between the inner mantle and the lithosphere?

The solid layer found between the lithosphere and the outer core is called the asthenosphere. It is a semi-plastic layer that allows the lithospheric plates to move over it.

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This solid layer is found between the inner core and the lithosphere?

Although the bottom of the lithosphere is also part of the mantle, the answer is the mantle.


What layers make up the lithosphere?

The lithosphere is made up of two layers: the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. The crust is the outermost layer of the lithosphere and is composed of solid rock, while the upper mantle beneath it is also solid but more ductile.


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.


Is Earth's lithosphere in the inner and outer core?

No, Earth's lithosphere is not found in the inner and outer core. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. The inner and outer core are layers beneath the lithosphere, composed of molten iron and nickel in the outer core and solid iron and nickel in the inner core.


How is the lithosphere different then the adthosphere?

The lithosphere is defined as the crust plus the brittle, uppermost mantle to which it is attached. The part of the upper mantle called the asthenosphere is ductile, and is the portion of the mantle on which the lithosphere 'floats'. Essentially, it is a difference in the degree of ductility. The lithosphere is brittle; the mantle is ductile.


What is the structures of the layers of the earth?

The Earth has three main layers: the core (inner and outer core), the mantle, and the crust. The core is composed mostly of iron and nickel, the mantle is made up of solid rock that can flow over long periods of time, and the crust is the outermost layer where we live, made up of solid rock that floats on the semi-fluid mantle.


What are the three principal solid spheres of the earth?

The three principal solid spheres of the Earth are the lithosphere (outermost layer made of the crust and upper mantle), the mantle (middle layer), and the core (innermost layer consisting of the outer and inner core).


Is the lithosphere a solid or a liquid?

according to scientists, the lithosphere is solid


What are the layers of the earth according to physical properties?

PROPERTIES1. Lithosphere = the part of earth that we stand, sit, etc. on (also known as the Crust, About 5-25 miles).2. Mantle= the solid part of Earth until the outer core, the Earth's mantle is a solid crust or shell covering the liquid inner-earth similar to the shell of an egg.3. Outer Core= the liquid that the Mantle somewhat floats on top of4. Inner Core= the Inner Core is a solid ball of hot rock that is about 1600 miles in diameter.Sub-core= the small bluish ball of insanely hot magmaAnother OpinionThe lithosphere is actually beneath the crust; we don't stand on it, and the mantle is supposedly liquid magma; the mantle isn't solid.


What are the 5 divisions of the earth's layers?

There are five layers that make up the earth's surface. Beginning from the top and working toward the middle of the earth, it starts with the surface which is called the crust, below that is the upper mantle, below that is the mantle and finally, the last two are the outer core and inner core.


Solid layer just below the lithosphere?

The lithosphere is the physical layer of the Earth that contains the crust and the brittle uppermost mantle.


What best describes the best relationship between the inner core outer core mantle lithosphere and asthenosphere?

The inner core is solid iron, the outer core is liquid iron, the mantle is solid rock, and the lithosphere and asthenosphere are parts of the Earth's crust. The lithosphere is rigid and sits on top of the asthenosphere, which is more ductile and able to flow over time due to higher temperatures and pressures. This relationship allows for the movement of tectonic plates and the convection currents that drive plate motion.