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What is the thickness of the lithosphere?

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250 km
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200 km
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150 km
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100 km
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Solution

The correct option is B 100 km
The topmost layer of the earth is solid, the thinnest, and the lightest and is known as the lithosphere. The thickness of the lithosphere of about 100 km. It is mostly composed of granite. The lithosphere has two layers - the outer layer and the inner layer.

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