Question 4 of 9beginner🧠 RememberMCQ1 mark

Which one of the following describes the lithosphere:

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 1(iv) | (Page 8)
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Explanation

Option B is correct because the textbook explicitly states that 'The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle are called lithosphere.' The lithosphere has a thickness ranging from 10-200 km. Option A is incorrect as it only mentions mantle layers without the crust. Option C is incorrect as it excludes the mantle and includes the core. Option D is incorrect as it excludes the crust entirely.