Lithosphere


 
 
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Lithosphere

Lithosphere:

The earth’s outer surface is called the lithosphere. It is the solid component of the earth which includes the sand, rocks and mountains. The Earth consists of three main layers:  The Crust, The  Mantle and The Core.

  • The crust is the outermost solid shell of a rocky planet, dwarf planet or natural satellite. It is usually distinguished from the underlying mantle by its chemical makeup.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) The earth’s outer surface is called the lithosphere.

    (b) The Earth consists of three main layers are Crust, Mantle and Core.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    The main layers of Earth are _____________________.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    The _________________ is the outermost solid shell of a rocky planet, dwarf planet or natural satellite.

    Right Option : A
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