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The top of the lithosphere is made of the Earth's crust, which includes both the continental crust (composed mainly of granite rocks) and the oceanic crust (composed mainly of basalt rocks). The crust is what we walk on and is relatively thin compared to the underlying mantle.
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How are the lithoshphere and asthenosphere similar and how are they different?
The differences and similarities between lithosphere and asthenosphere are as follows. Lithoshphere is made up of rigid rocks flowing above asthenosphere. Asthenosphere has rocks that are more plastic like because they can flow even tho they are still solid rock. The top part of asthenosphere is the same as the lower part of lithosphere, if the top part of asthenosphere cools it then becomes part of lithosphere. Lithosphere and asthenosphere are both made up of the upper part of the mantle on Earth but Lithosphere is also made up of the crust.
Is the crust and the top layer of the mantle called lithosphere?
Yes the crust and the top layer of the mantle is called Lithosphere.
What is the deepest layer of the lithosphere?
The deepest layer of the lithosphere is called the asthenosphere. It is located just below the lithosphere and is made up of partially molten rock that allows the lithosphere to move and float on top of it. The asthenosphere plays a crucial role in plate tectonics and the movement of Earth's crustal plates.
What Lithosphere is made of?
The lithosphere is composed of oceanic crust (mostly basalt)
What is the solid outer crust layer and the top portion of the mantle layer of the Earth called?
The solid outer crust layer of the Earth is called the lithosphere. The top portion of the mantle layer, just beneath the lithosphere, is called the asthenosphere.
The crust and upper mantle are called the?
The crust and the upper mantle are a geological part of the earth called the lithosphere. There are 2 parts of the lithosphere: the oceanic lithosphere, which is made up of land underneath water, and the continental lithosphere, which is the the part made of just land. The lithosphere lies on top of the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is made up of tectonic plates, which are pieces of land floating on the lithosphere.
What is a description for the lithosphere?
It is made up of the top, rigid layer of the mantle and the crust
How are the lithoshphere and asthenosphere similar and how are they different?
The differences and similarities between lithosphere and asthenosphere are as follows. Lithoshphere is made up of rigid rocks flowing above asthenosphere. Asthenosphere has rocks that are more plastic like because they can flow even tho they are still solid rock. The top part of asthenosphere is the same as the lower part of lithosphere, if the top part of asthenosphere cools it then becomes part of lithosphere. Lithosphere and asthenosphere are both made up of the upper part of the mantle on Earth but Lithosphere is also made up of the crust.
Is the crust and the top layer of the mantle called lithosphere?
Yes the crust and the top layer of the mantle is called Lithosphere.
What is the top layer of the lithosphere?
hydrosphere
The lithosphere lies on top of what?
The lithosphere lies on top of the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper part of the mantle, while the asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere that allows for tectonic plate movement.
The top part of the mantle and the crust above it form the hydrosphere or lithosphere?
The top part of the mantle and the crust above it form into lithosphere.
Is the lithosphere solid but able to flow?
The lithosphere is solid and does not flow, but is carried on top of the asthenosphere.
Is the crust also the lithosphere?
Not exactly. The lithosphere is the crust and the top of the mantle (down to the asthenosphere).
What is the deepest layer of the lithosphere?
The deepest layer of the lithosphere is called the asthenosphere. It is located just below the lithosphere and is made up of partially molten rock that allows the lithosphere to move and float on top of it. The asthenosphere plays a crucial role in plate tectonics and the movement of Earth's crustal plates.
What is lithosphere and where is located?
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. It is located on top of the asthenosphere, a partially molten layer of the mantle. The lithosphere is divided into large tectonic plates that move on the asthenosphere.
Why is the lithosphere important?
The lithosphere provides the solid surface necessary for terrestrial organisms top survive.
