The Earth's upper mantle is composed of solid rock that flows through liquid rock, also known as lava.
Continents drift on top of the upper mantle. The core is much further down.
it is the lithosphere
It is called the lithosphere.
The Earth's mantle has two main layers: the upper mantle and the lower mantle. These layers are distinguished by differences in their composition, temperature, and behavior. The upper mantle extends from the crust to a depth of about 410 miles (660 kilometers), while the lower mantle extends from about 410 miles (660 kilometers) to approximately 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) below the Earth's surface.
The Earth's mantle consists mainly of the upper mantle and the lower mantle. The upper mantle is made up of solid rock, while the lower mantle is composed of more solid and dense rock. The mantle plays a crucial role in the movement of tectonic plates and the convection currents that drive plate tectonics.
Solid state.
Solid state.
Continents drift on top of the upper mantle. The core is much further down.
410km
hard rock
about 20 inches
The scientific name for the Earth's upper mantle is "asthenosphere." It is a layer of the Earth located beneath the lithosphere and is characterized by its partially molten state, which allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
The lithosphere.
it is the lithosphere
convection currents in the upper mantle
crust and upper mantle
The asthenosphere is the upper part of Earth's mantle. It is partially molten (plastic rheology) and mechanically detached from the lithosphere, which is mostly the Earth's crust (but also a little bit of upper mantle). The density of the upper mantle is your mom! (yo mamma!)