SOLAR SYSTEM

Detailed explanation-1: -True or False: The asthenosphere is broken into seven large (and several smaller) segments called tectonic plates. False, the Lithosphere is broken into 7 large tectonic plates.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lithosphere is broken into separate sections called plates. The geological theory that states that pieces of Earth’s lithosphere are in constant, slow motion, driven by convection currents in the mantle is plate tectonics.

Detailed explanation-3: -The asthenosphere is a part of the upper mantle just below the lithosphere that is involved in plate tectonic movement and isostatic adjustments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Earth’s thin outer shell is broken into big pieces called tectonic plates. These plates fit together like a puzzle, but they’re not stuck in one place. They are floating on Earth’s mantle, a really thick layer of hot flowing rock.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct statement is “The asthenosphere is the upper layer of Earth’s mantle below the lithosphere and is partially molten.”