The lithosphere is defined as ________.
A) a rocky layer having a relatively uniform chemical composition
B) a rigid layer of crustal and mantle material
C) a rocky layer composed mainly of crustal rocks
D) a plastic layer composed mainly of mantle material

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The lithosphere is defined as a rigid layer of crustal and mantle material that makes up the outermost layer of the Earth. It includes both the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle, and is characterized by its relatively rigid and brittle nature. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they are only partially true or do not accurately describe the lithosphere.

The Lithosphere Is Defined as ________