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Which of the following layers is NOT part of the lithosphere?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 6 · Geography · Major Domains of the Earth
  1. crust
  2. upper mantle
  3. outer core
  4. oceanic crust
Answer
outer core

The correct answer is outer core — The lithosphere does not include the outer core.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall that the lithosphere consists of the Earth's crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.
  2. Review the options: crust, upper mantle, outer core, oceanic crust.
  3. Identify that the outer core lies beneath the mantle and is not part of the lithosphere.
  4. Choose outer core as the correct answer.
  5. The lithosphere does not include the outer core.
Common mistake: Confusing upper mantle with outer core

Concept tested: Composition of lithosphere

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