The crust and the upper layer of the mantle,together,are called the:

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The crust and the upper layer of the mantle form a solid, rigid layer called the lithosphere. The lithosphere is broken up into tectonic plates which move and interact with each other, causing geological events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The other choices, A, B, and D, are not correct as they refer to other layers or phenomena in the Earth's system.

The Crust and the Upper Layer of the Mantle,together,are Called