LITHOSPHERE

WHAT IS LITHOSPHERE??

It is the rigid outer layer of earth.It has an average thickness about 75kmCame from the greek lithos which means rock.the lithosphere comprises a number of platesThe motion of lithospheric plate is known as plate tectonics

In lithosphere the average temperature is 1000C

PARTS OF LITHOSPHERE

The five main parts of lithosphere are:Crust mantleAsthenosphereCoreTransition zoneThere would be no lithosphere if any of The part is missing.

The average depth of asthenosphere is 650 km

WHY IS IT USEFUL??

The lithosphere serves as a source of minerals.It is also the major source of fuels.Plants and animals grow on lithosphere.It has water bodies which are essential for survival.

QUIZ TIMEHow much thickness does lithosphere have

in average?75km

Name any 2 parts of lithosphere?Crust mantle Asthenosphere Transition zone

Core

What is the average depth of lithosphere?650km

What is the average temperature in lithosphere?

1000C

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By: Nikhita Nikhila