Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Lithosphere

👉 The lithosphere is a layer of solid rock that surrounds the Earth's surface. It is composed primarily of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and limestone, which are found in various forms such as granites, metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks. Lithospheric features include: 1.

Crests

: The tallest mountain peaks on Earth. 2.

Coastal trenches

: Places where the ocean floor meets the continental shelf. 3.

Crater lakes

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