The Lithosphere of Earth Is the

question 86

Multiple Choice

The lithosphere of Earth is the

• A) solid outer layer that is divided into rigid,moving plates.
• B) molten outer core,composed of iron and nickel.
• C) atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere,where temperature decreases with height.
• D) soft layer under the outer crust that allows the rigid crustal plates to move around and collide.

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