Write short notes on lithosphere in point
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Lithosphere is the solid outermost part of the earth crust and mantle.
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- It is derived from Greek word, Lithos meaning Rocks and Sphere meaning surface.
- It supports the living component of the earth, that is the Biosphere. All the living organisms on the earth are a part of biosphere.
- It includes brittle upper portion of the earth crust and mantle.
- The lithosphere is divided into various tectonic plates like the Indo- Australian plate, Eurasian plate, etc.
- These tectonic plates floats on the molten magna and their movements leads to various tectonic activities.
- These tectonic activities are the reason behind various geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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Lithosphere
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- Lithosphere is term that refers to the hard top layer or the solid crust of the Earth.
- It is made up of rocks and minerals.
- A thin layer of soil covers it on the top.
- The surface is irregular and consists of various land forms such as mountains, plateaus, deserts, plains, valleys, etc.
- Lithosphere is vital for life as this is where we make human settlements, cultivate, animals graze, we find forests and minerals, etc.
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