Which of the following is the best description of what the lithosphere contains?

a) continental and oceanic crust
b) both types of crust and the uppermost mantle
c) weak part of the upper mantle
d) upper and lower mantle
e) lower mantle and outer core


Answer: b) both types of crust and the uppermost mantle

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