Question

What is the combined term for the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle?

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Lithosphere

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lithosphere”.

The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of Earth, including the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust.

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