What is the average thickness of the lithosphere?
Q. Not just the continental or the oceanic lithosphere. I need them averaged out.
Asked by Jace D - Fri Feb 8 20:38:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We use about 35km for an average thickness. You could get by with 30km, as well.
Answered by Lady Geologist - Fri Feb 8 20:43:11 2008
Q. Not just the continental or the oceanic lithosphere. I need them averaged out.
Asked by Jace D - Fri Feb 8 20:38:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We use about 35km for an average thickness. You could get by with 30km, as well.
Answered by Lady Geologist - Fri Feb 8 20:43:11 2008
What is the site where old oceanic lithosphere begins its descent?
Q. What is the name that marks the site where old,oceanic lithosphere begins its descent into a subduction zone? I forget what its called and its bothering me! Hey earth man! Thanks for answering but I still need an answer. Today our geology teacher asked: A(n)___marks the site where old, oceanic lithosphere begins its descent into a subduction zone. This question was part of our lab but my partner and I couldn't answer it and I have the lab in front of me and its due at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Thanks!
Asked by radioactivegirl - Tue Jul 20 23:46:56 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A convergent boundary, subduction zone style, in a deep sea trench. The answer is just "subduction zone." I have never heard of an area where crust begins a descent into another descent.
Answered by Earth Man - Wed Jul 21 00:01:48 2010
Q. What is the name that marks the site where old,oceanic lithosphere begins its descent into a subduction zone? I forget what its called and its bothering me! Hey earth man! Thanks for answering but I still need an answer. Today our geology teacher asked: A(n)___marks the site where old, oceanic lithosphere begins its descent into a subduction zone. This question was part of our lab but my partner and I couldn't answer it and I have the lab in front of me and its due at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Thanks!
Asked by radioactivegirl - Tue Jul 20 23:46:56 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A convergent boundary, subduction zone style, in a deep sea trench. The answer is just "subduction zone." I have never heard of an area where crust begins a descent into another descent.
Answered by Earth Man - Wed Jul 21 00:01:48 2010
The greatest carbon sink in the lithosphere is associated with what type of substrate?
Q. The greatest sink (or store) of mineralized carbon in the lithosphere is associated with what type of substrate?
Asked by asdfghjkl! - Sat Nov 28 21:45:35 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There's a boat-load of carbon stored in limestone and limestone is a pretty common mineral in the Earth's crust. Limestone is a result of sedimentation.
Answered by pisgahchemist - Sat Nov 28 21:53:10 2009
Q. The greatest sink (or store) of mineralized carbon in the lithosphere is associated with what type of substrate?
Asked by asdfghjkl! - Sat Nov 28 21:45:35 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There's a boat-load of carbon stored in limestone and limestone is a pretty common mineral in the Earth's crust. Limestone is a result of sedimentation.
Answered by pisgahchemist - Sat Nov 28 21:53:10 2009
What is meant by the terms: atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere?
Q. I need help, i was given this question for a Year 10 Science test and i haven't done this in class! i would really appreciate this help!
Asked by im_a_kutey - Sat Apr 5 23:11:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Atmosphere- gaseous layer around the planet. Hydrosphere- liquid (ie, water) areas around the planet. Lithosphere- the outer crust layer (landmasses) of the planet.
Answered by Veekee - Sat Apr 5 23:23:14 2008
Q. I need help, i was given this question for a Year 10 Science test and i haven't done this in class! i would really appreciate this help!
Asked by im_a_kutey - Sat Apr 5 23:11:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Atmosphere- gaseous layer around the planet. Hydrosphere- liquid (ie, water) areas around the planet. Lithosphere- the outer crust layer (landmasses) of the planet.
Answered by Veekee - Sat Apr 5 23:23:14 2008
What physical property is found in the Asthenosphere and not in the Lithosphere?
Q. All I know is that it begins with the letter "M" Thanks for your help!
Asked by Moni - Sat Apr 10 01:08:20 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Molten. I think. I mean, yes, the aesthenosphere is definitely molten, and the lithosphere is generally considered to be cool and rigid... but it's not a perfect black-and-white boundary.
Answered by Earth Man - Sat Apr 10 01:11:04 2010
Q. All I know is that it begins with the letter "M" Thanks for your help!
Asked by Moni - Sat Apr 10 01:08:20 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Molten. I think. I mean, yes, the aesthenosphere is definitely molten, and the lithosphere is generally considered to be cool and rigid... but it's not a perfect black-and-white boundary.
Answered by Earth Man - Sat Apr 10 01:11:04 2010
What elements makes up the lithosphere?
Q. This is a question to an important HW assignment.
Asked by Dragon God - Tue Oct 10 10:54:40 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium, hydrogen, and carbon.
Answered by Kelly B - Tue Oct 10 11:05:47 2006
Q. This is a question to an important HW assignment.
Asked by Dragon God - Tue Oct 10 10:54:40 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium, hydrogen, and carbon.
Answered by Kelly B - Tue Oct 10 11:05:47 2006
What is the most abundant metallic element found in the lithosphere?
Q. What is the most abundant metallic element found in the lithosphere?
Asked by R C - Sat Apr 10 06:30:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aluminium (Al) is the most abundant metal in the lithosphere.
Answered by Harry - Sat Apr 10 11:57:22 2010
Q. What is the most abundant metallic element found in the lithosphere?
Asked by R C - Sat Apr 10 06:30:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aluminium (Al) is the most abundant metal in the lithosphere.
Answered by Harry - Sat Apr 10 11:57:22 2010
If a subducting slab is pulling the lithosphere into the mantle and a continent is pulled into the subduction?
Q. zone, what do you think might happen?
Asked by no one - Fri Feb 15 18:34:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The continent would break off and build onto the continent it was colliding into. Somewhere, behind the continent, presumably, another subduction zone might form. When an island arc hits a continent, mountains form, and the island arc melds to the continent. Much of western US was formed this way. If it was colliding with an oceanic plate, the oceanic plate would be subducted. It would be trying to force an iceberg below water. Continents can be thought of as floating on the mantle.
Answered by jim z - Fri Feb 15 19:03:56 2008
Q. zone, what do you think might happen?
Asked by no one - Fri Feb 15 18:34:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The continent would break off and build onto the continent it was colliding into. Somewhere, behind the continent, presumably, another subduction zone might form. When an island arc hits a continent, mountains form, and the island arc melds to the continent. Much of western US was formed this way. If it was colliding with an oceanic plate, the oceanic plate would be subducted. It would be trying to force an iceberg below water. Continents can be thought of as floating on the mantle.
Answered by jim z - Fri Feb 15 19:03:56 2008
What is the driving force for the movement of the lithosphere plates?
Q. a- beat from the sun b- unequal distribution of heat within earth c- heat in atmosphere d- unequal distribution of heat in oceans
Asked by sara - Sun May 17 15:59:59 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. a- beat from the sun b- unequal distribution of heat within earth c- heat in atmosphere d- unequal distribution of heat in oceans
Asked by sara - Sun May 17 15:59:59 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
What is the amount of nitrogen in the lithosphere?
Q. This is a science based question...
Asked by chinweezy17 - Tue Nov 6 20:18:34 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. .1904YgN of nitrogen in the lithosphere
Answered by Very confused - Tue Nov 6 20:26:25 2007
Q. This is a science based question...
Asked by chinweezy17 - Tue Nov 6 20:18:34 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. .1904YgN of nitrogen in the lithosphere
Answered by Very confused - Tue Nov 6 20:26:25 2007
is the haiti earthquake lithosphere? what is the cause of the disaster?
Q. and also is it classified as a disaster? how is it classified as a disaster?
Asked by roxychick - Sun Feb 7 01:34:32 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, the crust and upper mantle are together called the lithosphere. The Haiti earthquake was created along the Enriquillo Plantain Garden Fault Zone, a left-lateral strike-slip transform boundary between the North American plate and the Caribbean plate. This is the same type of boundary as the San Andreas Fault Zone. In the case of Haiti, the North American plate is moving west with respect to the east-moving Caribbean plate. Along a fault, the two plates will lock together along a fault face, a two-dimensional plane. The plates, of course, want to keep moving, so energy is put into this area of rock, and stored as potential energy. The rock will take this stress until it just finally can't deform anymore, and it ruptures along the… [cont.]
Answered by Earth Man - Sun Feb 7 02:08:44 2010
Q. and also is it classified as a disaster? how is it classified as a disaster?
Asked by roxychick - Sun Feb 7 01:34:32 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, the crust and upper mantle are together called the lithosphere. The Haiti earthquake was created along the Enriquillo Plantain Garden Fault Zone, a left-lateral strike-slip transform boundary between the North American plate and the Caribbean plate. This is the same type of boundary as the San Andreas Fault Zone. In the case of Haiti, the North American plate is moving west with respect to the east-moving Caribbean plate. Along a fault, the two plates will lock together along a fault face, a two-dimensional plane. The plates, of course, want to keep moving, so energy is put into this area of rock, and stored as potential energy. The rock will take this stress until it just finally can't deform anymore, and it ruptures along the… [cont.]
Answered by Earth Man - Sun Feb 7 02:08:44 2010
What is the temperature,depth,and state of the Lithosphere and Asthenosphere?
Q. I need to know before 11-6-09!!
Asked by Soccer chicka!! :) - Wed Oct 28 19:05:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The lithosphere is the rigid outer part of the earth that has a thickness of essentially zero at mid-ocean ridges (and a few other places such as Salton Sea) to 100 km in mature oceans to several hundred km in old continents. Some would say 700 km or thicker in continents -- but certainly >400 km. its temperature is that of the surface of the earth at its top -- because that is what the top of the lithosphere is -- to about 1000 C at its base. Its base is determined by rheology. The lithosphere experiences brittle or ductile deformation but the whole does not flow plastically. The asthenosphere is below the lithosphere and is a solid that flows. The analogy most easily understood is probably glacial ice -- if you hit it with a pick… [cont.]
Answered by James - Thu Oct 29 11:04:41 2009
Q. I need to know before 11-6-09!!
Asked by Soccer chicka!! :) - Wed Oct 28 19:05:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The lithosphere is the rigid outer part of the earth that has a thickness of essentially zero at mid-ocean ridges (and a few other places such as Salton Sea) to 100 km in mature oceans to several hundred km in old continents. Some would say 700 km or thicker in continents -- but certainly >400 km. its temperature is that of the surface of the earth at its top -- because that is what the top of the lithosphere is -- to about 1000 C at its base. Its base is determined by rheology. The lithosphere experiences brittle or ductile deformation but the whole does not flow plastically. The asthenosphere is below the lithosphere and is a solid that flows. The analogy most easily understood is probably glacial ice -- if you hit it with a pick… [cont.]
Answered by James - Thu Oct 29 11:04:41 2009
What is the major plates of lithosphere when they move: past each other, together at, and apart at?
Q. What is the major plates of lithosphere when they move: past each other, together at, and apart at?
Asked by Hello :D - Sun Feb 14 18:01:46 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. What is the major plates of lithosphere when they move: past each other, together at, and apart at?
Asked by Hello :D - Sun Feb 14 18:01:46 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
I need and answer now! PLZ! What does the lithosphere and astheonsphere combined make?
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Asked by racheepoohpooh1 - Thu Jan 10 22:19:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they don't the lithosphere is the earth's crust, the asthenosphere (THAT"S how it's spelled) is the upper mantle. I suppose you could say combined the make up a portion of the earth..
Answered by KL - Thu Jan 10 23:13:56 2008
Q. I need this question NOW! PLZZZ!!! I like need it because my hw is do tomorrow!
Asked by racheepoohpooh1 - Thu Jan 10 22:19:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they don't the lithosphere is the earth's crust, the asthenosphere (THAT"S how it's spelled) is the upper mantle. I suppose you could say combined the make up a portion of the earth..
Answered by KL - Thu Jan 10 23:13:56 2008
What are the three isostatic adjustments that the lithosphere goes tthrough to achieve isostasy?
Q. What are the three isostatic adjustments that the lithosphere goes tthrough to achieve isostasy?
Asked by Bree - Tue Oct 24 12:19:48 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From the website listed below: "Isostatic adjustment occurs when the lithosphere moves to reach isostasy. For example, erosion on the surface wears away the crust. As this happens, the lithosphere becomes lighter and rises due to the asthenosphere's buoyant force. Therefore, the crust bends up or down as the adjustment is taking place. This is when rocks in this area begin to deform and change. The process will continue as erosion of the crust continues. There are three types of isostatic adjustments that occur. Where there are mountains, there are also isostatic adjustments. This process is constant in mountainous areas because mountains are exposed to a tremendous amount of erosion. These majestic landforms are worn away over… [cont.]
Answered by enufwork - Tue Oct 24 12:31:55 2006
Q. What are the three isostatic adjustments that the lithosphere goes tthrough to achieve isostasy?
Asked by Bree - Tue Oct 24 12:19:48 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From the website listed below: "Isostatic adjustment occurs when the lithosphere moves to reach isostasy. For example, erosion on the surface wears away the crust. As this happens, the lithosphere becomes lighter and rises due to the asthenosphere's buoyant force. Therefore, the crust bends up or down as the adjustment is taking place. This is when rocks in this area begin to deform and change. The process will continue as erosion of the crust continues. There are three types of isostatic adjustments that occur. Where there are mountains, there are also isostatic adjustments. This process is constant in mountainous areas because mountains are exposed to a tremendous amount of erosion. These majestic landforms are worn away over… [cont.]
Answered by enufwork - Tue Oct 24 12:31:55 2006
what is the forms of hydroshpere and what is lithosphere and atmosphere?
Q. what is the forms of hydroshpere and what is lithosphere and atmosphere?
Asked by cedie - Wed Mar 11 07:45:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. quotes: "The hydrosphere encompasses all forms of water in the Earth's environment. This includes the oceans; all water found on the Earth's surface such as lakes, rivers, snow and glaciers; water under the Earth's surface; and water vapour found in the atmosphere. . Much like the gases in the atmosphere, the water in the hydrosphere is always in motion." "Lithosphere Lith"o*sphere\, n. [Litho- + sphere.] (Phys. Geog.) (a) The solid earth as distinguished from its fluid envelopes, the hydrosphere and atmosphere. (b) The outer part of the solid earth, the portion undergoing change through the gradual transfer of material by volcanic eruption, the circulation of underground water, and the process of erosion and deposition. It is, therefore, [cont.]
Answered by GlueText - Wed Mar 11 08:29:53 2009
Q. what is the forms of hydroshpere and what is lithosphere and atmosphere?
Asked by cedie - Wed Mar 11 07:45:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. quotes: "The hydrosphere encompasses all forms of water in the Earth's environment. This includes the oceans; all water found on the Earth's surface such as lakes, rivers, snow and glaciers; water under the Earth's surface; and water vapour found in the atmosphere. . Much like the gases in the atmosphere, the water in the hydrosphere is always in motion." "Lithosphere Lith"o*sphere\, n. [Litho- + sphere.] (Phys. Geog.) (a) The solid earth as distinguished from its fluid envelopes, the hydrosphere and atmosphere. (b) The outer part of the solid earth, the portion undergoing change through the gradual transfer of material by volcanic eruption, the circulation of underground water, and the process of erosion and deposition. It is, therefore, [cont.]
Answered by GlueText - Wed Mar 11 08:29:53 2009
What are Changes in the lithosphere?
Q. I need some explanation about Changes in the lithosphere for my report. If someone know a site that explains the Changes in the lithosphere please post it here.
Asked by cathrene.katze - Sun Nov 18 04:55:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First of all, you need to know what the lithosphere is. It is defined as the crust and part of the mantle. The lithosphere must do its best to stay in isostatic equilibrium. So sometimes there are changes in this balance. When the crust builds up from mountain building, the mantle must move to allow for that. If the crust thins due to erosional or tensional forces, the mantle thickens in response. Obviously I am oversimplifying this. Look up the Pratt hypothesis and the Airy hypothesis on lithospheric changes.
Answered by Lady Geologist - Sun Nov 18 11:20:48 2007
Q. I need some explanation about Changes in the lithosphere for my report. If someone know a site that explains the Changes in the lithosphere please post it here.
Asked by cathrene.katze - Sun Nov 18 04:55:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First of all, you need to know what the lithosphere is. It is defined as the crust and part of the mantle. The lithosphere must do its best to stay in isostatic equilibrium. So sometimes there are changes in this balance. When the crust builds up from mountain building, the mantle must move to allow for that. If the crust thins due to erosional or tensional forces, the mantle thickens in response. Obviously I am oversimplifying this. Look up the Pratt hypothesis and the Airy hypothesis on lithospheric changes.
Answered by Lady Geologist - Sun Nov 18 11:20:48 2007
What is the density, pressure, depth, and temperature of the lithosphere, atmosphere, mesosphere, and mantle?
Q. Or you can just tell me how you find those things o.o. please and thank you. :D hi sheena nvm i got it lol hi sheena
Asked by ImStupid - Tue Sep 30 22:06:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can find this in your text book or any geology website (try wikipedia or USGS).
Answered by poldi - Tue Sep 30 22:14:55 2008
Q. Or you can just tell me how you find those things o.o. please and thank you. :D hi sheena nvm i got it lol hi sheena
Asked by ImStupid - Tue Sep 30 22:06:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can find this in your text book or any geology website (try wikipedia or USGS).
Answered by poldi - Tue Sep 30 22:14:55 2008
What is the temperature of the earth's lithosphere?
Q. What is the temperature of the earth's lithosphere?
Asked by Maddie - Thu Feb 4 17:30:10 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Please check out this site
Answered by Bush Tucker - Mon Feb 8 08:32:40 2010
Q. What is the temperature of the earth's lithosphere?
Asked by Maddie - Thu Feb 4 17:30:10 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Please check out this site
Answered by Bush Tucker - Mon Feb 8 08:32:40 2010
What are the layers of the lithosphere, what it its thickness, composition and physical properties.?
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Asked by cute01 - Tue Dec 8 07:19:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The lithosphere consists of the oceanic crust, continental crust, and uppermost mantle. Beneath the lithosphere is the asthenosphere. This layer, which is also part of the upper mantle, extends to a depth of about 200 kilometers. Sedimentary deposits are commonly found at the boundaries between the continental and oceanic crust. 1. Ocean crust is thin and measures between 5 to 10 kilometers thick. It is also composed of basalt and has a density of about 3.0 grams per cubic centimeter. 2. The continental crust is 20 to 70 kilometers thick and composed mainly of lighter granite. The density of continental crust is about 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter. It is thinnest in areas like the Rift Valleys of East Africa and in an area known as the… [cont.]
Answered by Skechers - Tue Dec 8 07:38:25 2009
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Asked by cute01 - Tue Dec 8 07:19:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The lithosphere consists of the oceanic crust, continental crust, and uppermost mantle. Beneath the lithosphere is the asthenosphere. This layer, which is also part of the upper mantle, extends to a depth of about 200 kilometers. Sedimentary deposits are commonly found at the boundaries between the continental and oceanic crust. 1. Ocean crust is thin and measures between 5 to 10 kilometers thick. It is also composed of basalt and has a density of about 3.0 grams per cubic centimeter. 2. The continental crust is 20 to 70 kilometers thick and composed mainly of lighter granite. The density of continental crust is about 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter. It is thinnest in areas like the Rift Valleys of East Africa and in an area known as the… [cont.]
Answered by Skechers - Tue Dec 8 07:38:25 2009
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