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The lithosphre image - Coggle Diagram
The lithosphre
CHARACTERISTICS
It is between 100 and 250 km thick
Is made up of the crust and part of the upper mantle
is the surface layer of the solid Earth
characterized by its rigidity
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LITHOSPHERE
The lithosphere is the layer in which most living things are found, such as:
tiny microorganisms
fungi
plants
terrestrial animals
The lithosphere also provides:
nutrients and minerals necessary for the development of life.
Petroleum
Geothermal energy
Mineralas
Food
Raw materials
CHANGES IN THE LITHOSPHERE
Urban Expansion
Building a city stops the use and formation of new soil
Soil compaction
Many people and animals move over the soil
Ilegal garbage dumps
Not built in a proper way
HOW WE CAN PROTECT THE LITHOSPHERE
Respect or improve city planning
Build sanitary landfills
Recicle so that is less waste
