Which layers make up the Earth's lithosphere?
A. the bottom part of the upper mantle, which deforms plastically
B. crust and upper part of the mantle, which deform plastically
C. crust and upper part of the mantle, which behave rigidly
D. the bottom part of the upper mantle, which behaves rigidly
Answer: C
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