Continental Crust/Lithosphere Flashcards
1
Q
two types of crust
A
Continental Crust (Granite) and Oceanic Crust (Basalt)
2
Q
What is in the Lithosphere?
A
Upper mantle and crust
3
Q
What is the asthenosphere?
A
upper section of the mantle where the material is molten and therefore capable of flowing
4
Q
what is the mesosphere?
A
lower section of the mantle, composed of solid dense basalt
5
Q
describe the outer core
A
composed of liquid iron and nickel, stays liquid due to the earths rotation
6
Q
describe the inner core
A
composed of solid iron and nickel
7
Q
measurements of the lithospheric plates
A
50 to 75 miles thick; includes crust and upper mantle
