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The lithosphere consists of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the outermost rock?

It is called the lithosphere.


What is layer of the rock around the earth is called?

LITHOSPHERE.


What is the name of the molten rock above the lithosphere called?

Igneous Rocks


What is the hotter softer layer of rock on which the lithosphere rests?

The hotter, softer layer of rock on which the lithosphere rests is called the asthenosphere. It is a semi-fluid layer located beneath the lithosphere and allows for the movement of tectonic plates.


What is the soft weak layer of rock below lithosphere?

The soft, weak layer of rock below the lithosphere is called the asthenosphere. It is semi-molten and behaves plastically, allowing the tectonic plates of the lithosphere to move and slide on top of it.


Is the lithosphere solid or liquid rock?

The Lithosphere is solid rock floating on molten rock.


What is deformable rock under the lithosphere?

Deformable rock under the lithosphere is known as the asthenosphere. It is located beneath the rigid lithosphere and is composed of partially molten rock that allows for the movement of tectonic plates. The asthenosphere plays a key role in plate tectonics and the movement of Earth's crustal plates.


The crust and uppermost mantle make up the rigid outer layer of earth called the?

The uppermost mantle and the crust makes the lithosphere.


The crust and the uper mantle make up a zone of brittle rock called?

Lithosphere


What Prefix of lithosphere?

The prefix of lithosphere is "litho-" which means "rock" or "stone."


Do submarines explore the lithosphere?

No, submarines do not explore the lithosphere. The word lithosphere is roughly equivalent to "rock sphere" and submarines don't move through rock.


Is the lithosphere made of liquid rock?

No, the lithosphere is not made of liquid rock; it is primarily composed of solid rock. The lithosphere includes the Earth's crust and the uppermost part of the mantle, which are rigid and brittle. Beneath the lithosphere lies the asthenosphere, where rocks are partially molten and can flow, but the lithosphere itself remains solid.