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what makes up the lithosphere​

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Answered by ItzPalak36
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The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. 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.

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Answered by hotelcalifornia
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What is Lithosphere?

  • The word lithosphere is derived from the Greek word 'lithos' meaning 'stone' and 'sphere' meaning 'globe'.
  • The lithosphere is defined as the solid and rigid, outer part of the Earth.
  • This also comprises the brittle upper portion of both the mantle and the crust.
  • It is also the coolest part of the earth.

What is in the lithosphere?

  • It is a rough and irregular layer of the earth's surface that comprises some significant landforms like mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.
  • Since it is enclosed by the soil layer, it supports various forms of life on earth.
  • It also has the tectonic plates, which actually make the continents.
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