Define the term Lithosphere. State any four important features of lithosphere.
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A lithosphere (Ancient Greek: λίθος [lithos] for "rocky", and σφαίρα [sphaira] for "sphere") is the rigid,[1] outermost shell of a terrestrial-type planet, or natural satellite, that is defined by its rigid mechanical properties. On Earth, it is composed of the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of thousands of years or greater. The outermost shell of a rocky planet, the crust, is defined on the basis of its chemistry and mineralogy.
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Lithosphere -
A lithosphere is the rigid, outermost shell of a terrestrial-type planet, or natural satellite, that is defined by its rigid mechanical properties. On Earth, it is composed of the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of thousands of years or greater.
important features -
- The lithosphere provides the solid surface necessary for terrestrial organisms, but it is much more than just an area on which life can roam.
- It is also a reservoir of nutrients that are essential for life.
- accessible to living things in the form of soil.
- It holds deposits of fresh water and energy resources.