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Geography GK · Q160

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 160

Q160

Which of the followings are related with "Lithosphere"?

A.
Plant and Insect
B.
Earth's Interior
C.
Earth's Crust
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The word lithosphere is made up of two words i.e. litho and sphere. 'Litho', means crust (rock) solid. Thus the term 'Lithosphere' signifies Earth crust. Earth's lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost mantle, which constitute the hard and rigid outer layer of the Earth.