Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below:-

Which of the following is the part of the lithosphere?

  1. Crust and mantle

  2. Core and crust

  3. Upper core and mantle

  4. Crust and top mantle
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The lithosphere consists of the crust and the uppermost solid part of the mantle. It is the rigid outer layer of Earth that is broken into tectonic plates. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because the core is not part of the lithosphere, and 'upper core' is not a standard geological term.

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