Types of Lithosphere Lapisan

KOMPAS.com – Earth’s skin The layer of rock that follows the spherical shape of the Earth is called the lithosphere.

Etymologically, the term lithosphere comes from the Greek, namely from the word “lithos” which means rock and “sphere” (sphaira) which means sphere.

The lithosphere is earth’s crust the top is 66 km thick and consists of rocks.

In addition, the lithosphere is also known as forming the Earth’s surface which consists of rocks and minerals.

Benefits of the lithosphere

Reported from Learning Resources Ministry of Education and Culture, The lithosphere has the following benefits:

1. As a source of energy (petroleum and coal).

2. Meet the needs of industry (iron and aluminum).

3. As a material for making jewelry (minerals, diamonds, gold, silver).

4. Energy sources and explosives (uranium)

5. Source of fertilizer raw materials (nitrogen and phosphate)

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