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Which one of the following describes the Lithosphere?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Upper and lower mantle” option2=”Crust and upper mantle” option3=”Crust and core” option4=”Mantle and core” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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The Lithosphere is defined as the rigid outer part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It is situated above the asthenosphere, which is a more ductile layer of the upper mantle.<\/section>\n
Understanding the layered structure of the Earth (Crust, Mantle, Core) and the physical properties of these layers (Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, etc.) is key.<\/section>\n
The lithosphere is broken into tectonic plates that move over the asthenosphere. The thickness of the lithosphere varies, being thinner under oceanic crust and thicker under continental crust.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Which one of the following describes the Lithosphere? [amp_mcq option1=”Upper and lower mantle” option2=”Crust and upper mantle” option3=”Crust and core” option4=”Mantle and core” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-2 – 2015 Download PDFAttempt Online The Lithosphere is defined as the rigid outer part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the … <\/p>\n

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