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This resource describes how the mechanical properties of the lithosphere and asthenosphere change as the temperature and pressure increase. This can cause rocks to flow and become plastic-like.
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asthenosphere, lithosphere, lithospheric plate, tectonic plate, temperature gradient, upper mantle, ohio pg.pt.2.a, pg.pt.2.b, plate tectonics: mechanical properties: 'lithosphere' and 'asthenosphere', the geological society, the geological society: plate tectonics: mechanical properties: 'lithosphere' and 'asthenosphere', the geological society: plate tectonics: mechanical properties: 'lithosphere' and 'asthenosphere'/ohio pg.pt.2.a, pg.pt.2.b, rock flow
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- Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
- The intended use for this resource is Instructional