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How is lithosphere divided and how many plates were there?
Tectonic plates, 3 plates
What earth layer is above the lithosphere?
The layer above the lithosphere is the Earth's crust, which is divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.
Is the lithosphere a gas?
No, the lithosphere is not a gas. It is the solid outer part of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle, that is broken into tectonic plates. The lithosphere is rocky and rigid, not gaseous.
What sphere is lithosphere?
The lithosphere is the outermost solid shell of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It is part of the geosphere, which includes the lithosphere, hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (living organisms). The lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below.
What is the relationship between the crust and the lithosphere?
The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, while the lithosphere is a combination of the crust and uppermost part of the mantle. The lithosphere includes the crust and behaves as a rigid outer shell that is divided into tectonic plates.
