GK Question

geography medium true_false

The lithosphere includes the crust and upper mantle.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, comprising the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It is broken into tectonic plates that move over the softer asthenosphere. Lithospheric movements cause earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.

Topic Physical Geography
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC