The lithosphere of a planet is:
A) the molten layer under the crust
B) the layer of the atmosphere in which clouds form
C) the upper layer of its atmosphere
D) its solid surface
E) its frozen surface

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The lithosphere refers to the solid and outermost layer of a planet, including the crust and uppermost portion of the mantle. It is the part of the planet that forms the solid surface upon which we live.

The Lithosphere of a Planet Is