Lithosphere Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Lithosphere.

  • 2 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

405 words, approx. 2 pages
Lithosphere The word lithosphere is derived from the word sphere, combined with the Greek word lithos, meaning rock. The lithosphere is the solid outer section of Earth, which includes Earth's ... Read more
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Lithospheric Plates Lithospheric plates are regions of Earth's crust and upper mantle that are fractured into plates that move across a deeper plasticine mantle. Earth's crust is fractur... Read more