Which of These Statements Best Describes the Lithosphere

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes the lithosphere?

• A)The lithosphere is the layer in the interior of the Earth that is just below the crust.
• B)The lithosphere is composed of the crust and the rigid part of the upper mantle.
• C)The lithosphere is a low-density part of the upper mantle.
• D)The lithosphere consists solely of the crust.

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