Lithosphere/Geosphere.Structures of Planet .pptx

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1. L i t h o s p here

2. The lithosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

3. It is rigid and is divided into tectonic plates, which float on the more ductile asthenosphere beneath.

4. The movement of these tectonic plates is responsible for geological activities such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges.

5. The lithosphere is critical in shaping the Earth's surface and influencing its geological and environmental processes.