Question

Which layers most likely have a pressure, represented in units of GPa, ranging from 75 GPa to 110 GPa? Check all that apply. Outer core inner core lithosphere oceanic crust asthenosphere

Answer 1

The inner core and, to some extent, the outer core of the Earth are the layers that most likely have pressures ranging from 75 GPa to 110 GPa, while the lithosphere, oceanic crust, and asthenosphere have significantly lower pressures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The layers most likely to have a pressure ranging from 75 GPa to 110 GPa are the inner core and possibly the outermost part of the outer core. The lithosphere, oceanic crust, and asthenosphere have much lower pressures due to their positions closer to the surface of the Earth. The inner core is under the greatest pressure since it is the deepest layer, and it is composed of a dense iron-nickel alloy. The outer core, being liquid, also has very high pressure, but not as high as the solid inner core. The pressures in the lithosphere, oceanic crust, and asthenosphere are significantly less than 75 GPa, making them less likely to fall into this range.

Answer 2

Answer;

Lithosphere

Explanation;

• Lithosphere is the solid outer part of the earth which includes the brittle upper portion of the crust and the mantle. It is bounded by the asthenosphere below and the atmosphere above.
• The pressure in the lithosphere is about 109 gigapascals or GPa.
• Asthenosphere has a pressure of about 18 GPa
• The mantle is a layer between the outer core and the crust, it has a pressure of about 149 GPa.