The lithosphere consists of __________. Our planet’s surface consists of about ___ major tectonic plates, which fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Match the types of boun... The lithosphere consists of __________. Our planet’s surface consists of about ___ major tectonic plates, which fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Match the types of boundaries between tectonic plates by matching the pictures to the term.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the composition of the lithosphere and the number of major tectonic plates on Earth. It also involves matching types of tectonic plate boundaries with diagrams. The high-level approach to understanding this involves identifying the correct answers based on geological knowledge.
Answer
Uppermost mantle and crust; 7 major tectonic plates.
The final answer is: The lithosphere consists of the uppermost mantle and crust. Our planet’s surface consists of about 7 major tectonic plates. The matching of images to tectonic boundary terms will depend on visual identification.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: The lithosphere consists of the uppermost mantle and crust. Our planet’s surface consists of about 7 major tectonic plates. The matching of images to tectonic boundary terms will depend on visual identification.
More Information
The lithosphere is a rigid layer comprising the crust and part of the upper mantle. Earth's lithosphere is divided into several major tectonic plates that shift and interact at their boundaries.
Tips
Ensure each part of the lithosphere is defined correctly, distinguishing it from other layers, and verify the number of tectonic plates, which can vary slightly depending on how they're counted.
Sources
- Plate tectonics - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Plate Tectonics - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org
