The outermost solid layer of the earth is known as _________.

Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Solid sphere

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Central sphere

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Solution

The correct option is A Lithosphere
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere below.

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