The crust and the mantle are divided into the following layers in order of increasing depth:
A) mesosphere, lithosphere, asthenosphere
B) asthenosphere, lithosphere, mesosphere
C) lithosphere, mesosphere, asthenosphere
D) lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere
E) asthenosphere, mesosphere, lithosphere

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The lithosphere is the topmost layer of the Earth that includes the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle. Just below the lithosphere is the asthenosphere, which is a partially molten and ductile layer that allows for the movement of tectonic plates. The mesosphere is the lower part of the mantle beneath the asthenosphere. Therefore, the correct order of the layers from the surface towards the interior is lithosphere, asthenosphere, and mesosphere. Hence, option D is the best choice.

The Crust and the Mantle Are Divided into the Following