Besides the uppermost mantle, what else is the lithosphere composed of?

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answered Dec 30, 2024 by DanielleSauc (2.4k points)

crust

The lithosphere is composed of both the crust and the uppermost mantle. The lithosphere is a brittle, rigid solid. It is easily cracked or broken.

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