earth's outer layer of surface or crust is called the?
2007-03-21 21:26:55 · 9 answers · asked by emorej d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Geophysical studies have revealed that the Earth has several distinct layers. Each of these layers has its own properties. The outermost layer of the Earth is the crust. This comprises the continents and ocean basins. The crust has a variable thickness, being 35-70 km thick in the continents and 5-10 km thick in the ocean basins. The crust is composed mainly of alumino-silicates.
2007-03-21 21:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by PUNJABI ROCKS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "crust" as it is usually called, is made up of an outer layer called the lithosphere. Immediately underneath that is the asthenosphere.
2007-03-22 04:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lithosphere
2007-03-22 04:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by joysam 【ツ】 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The crust is on top of the mantel
2007-03-22 04:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the mighty lithosphere
2007-03-22 04:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by mythbuster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lithosphere (from greek lythos =stone)
2007-03-22 04:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by maussy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lithosphere
2007-03-22 23:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lithosphere
2007-03-22 04:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by Zeppfan35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lithosphere
2007-03-22 04:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋