difference between lithosphere and asthenosphere
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The lithosphere is the brittle crust and uppermost mantle. The asthenosphere is a solid but it can flow, like toothpaste. The lithosphere rests on the asthenosphere.
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The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below. Although the rocks of the lithosphere are still considered elastic, they are not viscous.
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Lithosphere
It is the outer layer of the earth on which we live. It is made up of rocks and at some places it is covered with soil. The term 'lithosphere' means rocky crust. It includes the crust and upper part of the mantle. The average thickness of the lithosphere is about 100 kilometre. It is made up of rocks and minerals. The uppermost part of the lithosphere forms a thin layer of soil.
Asthenosphere
The asthenosphere is the zone of the earth which lies beneath the lithosphere. It is said to be hotter and more fluid than the lithosphere.
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