Question

which term is used to describe the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of the earth
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Answer 1

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Lithosphere

The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure

Answer 2

The thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of the earth is- Lithosphere.

What is the lithosphere?

• The crust and upper part of the mantle are together called the lithosphere. It is the solid and rigid outermost part of the Earth's surface on which we live.
• For example- The Himalayas, Ganga plains, peninsular plateau etc. are examples of the lithosphere.
• The thickness of the lithosphere varies from region to region. On average, its thickness is 60km in the mountains, 40km in the plains and 10km under the oceans.
• Lithosphere is very important for us as it provides us land for settlement and farming purposes. It consists of forests, grasslands and minerals that are essential for us.