Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
What is the name of the rigid outer layer of a planet?
- crust
- mantle
- lithosphere
The outermost rigid layer of planet
Answer to Problem 1QQ
The rigid outermost layer of a planet is the Lithosphere.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Based on physical and mechanical properties and composition, a planet is divided into five layers. Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, outer and inner core.
The outermost rigid layer of planetis Lithosphere which is made up of rigid part of mantle and crust. By mechanical properties, lithosphere is composed of brittle rock portion of the surface of thickness around
Conclusion:
Lithosphere is the outermost rigid layer of a planet.
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