_________ is made of thin layer of soil, rocks and minerals.

Lithosphere

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Solution

The correct option is A Lithosphere
The solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth is called the lithosphere. It consists of rocks, minerals and a thin layer of soil. It has an irregular surface. Various landforms like plateaus, plains, rivers, valleys and mountains can be found on lithosphere.

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