Question

Lithosphere refers to the

• A. Layer of rock material on the earth’s surface and the ocean floor.
• B. Layer of earth in which all forms of life exist.
• C. Uppermost layer of atmosphere merging into space
• D. All sources of water such as oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, etc.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Layer of rock material on the earth’s surface and the ocean floor.

Answer 2

: The word lithosphere refers to the layer of rock material on the earth’s surface both on the continents and the ocean floor.