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The lithosphere is the Earth's outermost crust. The asthenosphere is a ductile, somewhat deformable, layer 60-150 miles (100-250 km) below the Earth's surface, under the lithosphere. Movements between the two layers cause earthquakes.

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What is something produced by movements of faults around the lithosphere?

Earthquake


Large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere are called?

large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere are called Tectonic Plates.


What happens in asthenosphere?

It's where the plates of the lithosphere move around on, the plastic like layer of the asthenosphere. the plates move around on these


What Large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere?

tectonic plate


Is the lithosphere stronger than the Aesthenosphere?

Yes, the lithosphere is stronger and more rigid than the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is composed of the crust and upper part of the mantle and is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates, while the asthenosphere is a semi-rigid layer below the lithosphere that allows for plate movement due to its partially molten nature.


What are Large pieces of lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere?

tectonic plate


Where would you draw a line on the Earths layers to show the bottom of the lithosphere?

You would draw the line at the base of the lithosphere, which is the boundary between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere. This boundary is located around 100-200 kilometers below the Earth's surface and marks the point where the rigid lithosphere transitions to the more ductile asthenosphere.


What are the large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere called?

The large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere are called tectonic plates. These plates are constantly shifting and interacting with each other, resulting in various geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.


I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?

You are part of the rigid outer shell of the Earth known as the lithosphere. The lithosphere floats and moves on the semi-fluid layer beneath it called the asthenosphere due to plate tectonics. This movement of the lithospheric plates atop the asthenosphere is responsible for phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity.


What is the theory that says the lithosphere is divided into plates that move around on the top of the asthenosphere called?

The theory is called Plate Tectonics.


What is the density of the ashthenosphere?

The density of the asthenosphere is estimated to be around 3.3 to 3.4 grams per cubic centimeter. It is less dense than the overlying lithosphere, which allows the movement of tectonic plates on top of the asthenosphere.


What is between the mantle and the lithosphere of the earth?

Actually, the uppermost mantle is part of the lithosphere. The lithosphere consists of the crust and attached uppermost rigid mantle.