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What is the The density of the asthenosphere?
The density of the Earth's asthenosphere is 4 gm/cm^3.
What is the consistency of the asthenosphere?
The viscosity of the mantle is estimated to be about 10^21 poise (10^19 Pascal seconds).
What plate is denser than the underlying asthenosphere?
The oceanic lithosphere is denser than the underlying asthenosphere. This density is primarily due to the composition of the oceanic crust, which is mainly basaltic, and the oceanic lithosphere as a whole is denser than the more buoyant continental lithosphere. The greater density of the oceanic plate contributes to its ability to subduct beneath continental plates at convergent boundaries.
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.
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 The density of the asthenosphere?
The density of the Earth's asthenosphere is 4 gm/cm^3.
Does the athenosphere and core have the same density?
No, the asthenosphere and the core do not have the same density. The core is denser than the asthenosphere due to its composition of mostly iron and nickel. The asthenosphere is less dense because it is made up of partially molten rock.
What kind of energy changes density in the asthenosphere?
thermal energy !
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 the consistency of the asthenosphere?
The viscosity of the mantle is estimated to be about 10^21 poise (10^19 Pascal seconds).
Which area indicates a dramatic decrease in material density inside earth?
Wiechert-Gutenburg Discontinuity
What do scientists believe in that cause hot plasticlike rock in the asthenosphere to rise toward Earth's surface?
density
Which layer of the lithosphere has the lowest density?
The asthenosphere, which is a part of the upper mantle, has the lowest density in the lithosphere. This is due to the partially molten nature of the asthenosphere, which allows it to deform and flow more easily compared to the rigid layers above and below it.
What is the general term of the up and down forces between the crust and the mantle?
Isostasy is the balance and buoyancy of the Earth's crust floating on the asthenosphere, the top layer of the mantle. The asthenosphere, like Silly Putty, adjusts to the different densities and thicknesses of the crust. For instance, glaciers add weight (density, really) to the surface of the Earth. The added density depresses the flexible crust down into the asthenosphere, which, in turn, responds by slowly flowing away from the added burden. As the glaciers melt, the crust under them rebounds (rises), and the asthenosphere flows back, returning to its normal level.
Is it true or false that the asthenosphere floats on the lithosphere?
Because of something called Isostacy-the gravitational equilibrium between lithosphere and asthenosphere, such that plates "float" at an elevation that dependes on the thickness and density. EX. Think floating ice cubes
Why does ocean crust from a mid-ocean ridge subside?
It becomes more dense as it cools, until its density is greater than the asthenosphere below it.
What are the main causes of convection in the asthenosphere?
The main causes of convection in the asthenosphere are heat generated from the Earth's core, radioactive decay of elements within the Earth, and the movement of tectonic plates. As the material in the asthenosphere is heated unevenly, it becomes less dense and rises, while cooler, denser material sinks, creating a convection current.
