Q293
The lithosphere is mainly made up of
A.
Igneous rocks
AnswerB.
Sedimentary rocks
C.
Metamorphic rocks
D.
All of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The lithosphere is the rigid, outermost shell, rocky part of our earth. It is composed of the crust and the portion of the upper mantle. It extends to a depth of about 60 miles. It is broken into about a dozen separate, rigid blocks, or plates.The lithosphere is mainly made up of Igneous rocks, made up by the cooling of magma.