Lithosphere and Asthenosphere Quiz

Can you think of a solid that can flow?

• Toothpaste

• Sand

• Wood

• Water

What is the lithosphere composed of?

• Water and air

• Asthenosphere and outer core

• Magma and core

• Crust and upper mantle

Where is the asthenosphere located?

• In the Earth's core

• Below the crust

• In the atmosphere

• Above the lithosphere

What is the behavior of the lithosphere under stress?

• It flows

• It bends and deforms

• It breaks

• It becomes liquid

What is the thickness of the lithosphere?

• 500 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

What is the composition of the asthenosphere?

• Rigid and brittle

• Plastic and flowable

• Liquid and gaseous

• Molten and solid

What is the main difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere?

• Behavior under stress

• Thickness

• Composition

• Location in the Earth

Where does lava come from?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer core

• Inner core

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is the outermost mechanical layer of the Earth?

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

What is the lithosphere made of?

• Plastic material

• Gaseous material

• Brittle material

• Molten material

Tags

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