What is the lithosphere?

The crust and rigid uppermost mantle.

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  1. The crust and rigid uppermost mantle ✔
  2. Only the outer core
  3. The atmosphere

Why: The lithosphere includes the crust and the rigid uppermost portion of the upper mantle.

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The lithosphere is a solid layer.
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Answer: The crust and rigid uppermost mantle. The lithosphere includes the crust and the rigid uppermost portion of the upper mantle.

  1. Geology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
    the Earth's lithosphere, which includes the crust and rigid uppermost portion of the upper mantle
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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