The lithosphere refers to the
A. plasticky interior of the Earth that moves in response to heating from the interior.
B. solid upper part of the Earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.
C. land part of the Earth only.
D. molten lava that is ejected from volcanoes.
Answer: B
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