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Write short notes on lithosphere in point

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Answered by smartbrainz
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Lithosphere is the solid outermost part of the earth crust and mantle.

Explanation:

  • 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.

Answered by topwriters
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Lithosphere

Explanation:

  1. Lithosphere is term that refers to the hard top layer or the solid crust of the Earth.
  2. It is made up of rocks and minerals.
  3. A thin layer of soil covers it on the top.
  4. The surface is irregular and consists of various land forms such as mountains, plateaus, deserts, plains, valleys, etc.
  5. 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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