1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
ale4655 [162]
3 years ago
13

The molten rock that is found in the upper mantle is

Geography
1 answer:
Rom4ik [11]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

<u>Olivines an Pyroxene, and 5 to 10% of calcium oxides and aluminium oxides</u>.

Explanation:

  • The upper mantle of the earth begins just 10 kilometers below the surface of the lithosphere and under the ocean about 35 km and ends to the lower mantel at 670 km.
  • Here the temperature range from 200 to 900 degrees celsius, at the boundary is composed of 55% of olivines and 35% of pyroxenes, minerals such as garnet and spinal are also found.
  • Lehmann discontinuity is which is an abrupt change caused by the p and s waves occurs at the depth of 220 km. In the upper mantel and lower crust, there exists a discontinuity called the Gutenberg discontinuity.
  • Mantel forms the rigid liquid sphere on which the slabs move.
You might be interested in
Ethnic and universalizing religion holy places
Tresset [83]

A universalizing religion attempts to be global, to appeal to all people, wherever they may live in the world, not just to those of one culture or location and an ethnic religion appeals primarily to one group of people.

7 0
3 years ago
Which ship can carry the most?<br> a. Galleon<br> b. Sloop<br> c. Brigadine<br> d. Frigate
Goryan [66]

Answer:

C. Brigandine

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
List 4 everyday products that are made from seafloor deposits
Sphinxa [80]

Answer:

1. Salts. 2. Oil reserves. 3. Gold deposits.  4. Minerals

Explanation:

  • As oceans are the lifeblood of the planet they give all the natural resources that we need to live a healthy and economic life. Seafloor contains various features like volcanic vents and trenches. These vents contain massive seafloor sulfur contents.
  • Also, they consist of high-value items like gold, silver deposits as these have been constantly been drilled for such precious metals. Similarly, various minerals and salt content ate known to have been found in these deposits.
  • The presence of active deposits is found near the continental plate boundary. Certain SEZ special economic zones have neb thus made to help preserve the mineral and oil wealth of nations.
5 0
3 years ago
What is solar system​
SSSSS [86.1K]
A solar system is a group of planets that orbit around a sun (giant burning star) that has enough gravity to keep the planets from crashing into each other, as well as stop them from drifting away

Hope this helped ♥︎
5 0
3 years ago
Which of the following is not a river in Africa?
Irina-Kira [14]
It is the Tigris River. The Tigris river is located at Asia. It is one of the major rivers in Asia.
4 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Parts of the Northeast are quite rugged in the northern reaches of _____.
    14·2 answers
  • Environmental protection efforts in Eastern Europe are hindered by _____.
    13·2 answers
  • True or False?: A protostellar cloud spins faster as it contracts, even though its angular
    8·2 answers
  • What do high pressure systems usually cause?
    9·2 answers
  • The centennial high school parking lot is five blocks down from the softball field these directions are an example of describing
    9·1 answer
  • Assume that there are two moons in orbit around Earth that are on the same orbital plane but always on opposite sides of Earth a
    13·1 answer
  • Which of the following might be an indicator of global warming?
    11·2 answers
  • The translation of ancient writings into Arabic was important for the development of the __________. A. Dark Ages B. Middle Ages
    8·2 answers
  • Help me, please <br> How will you end your proposal with the Pasteurization?
    13·2 answers
  • Could you please help me on this question it is very difficulted geometry question.
    12·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!