Which Specific Earth Sphere Would Include the Rigid, Outer Part

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which specific Earth sphere would include the rigid, outer part of the Earth which includes oceanic crust, continental crust, and the uppermost portion of the mantle?

• A) Atmosphere
• B) Biosphere
• C) Geosphere
• D) Hydrosphere
• E) Lithosphere

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