Which of the Following Is MOST True of the Lithosphere

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is MOST true of the lithosphere?

• A)It is composed of the crust and uppermost part of the mantle.
• B)It is the same thing as the crust.
• C)It is a very ductile layer in the upper part of the mantle.
• D)It is the layer of the mantle directly below the asthenosphere.

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