Home
Class 14
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Which of the following is the outer laye...

Which of the following is the outer layer of the Earth that is made of plates which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle?

A

Lithosphere

B

Biosphere

C

Mesosphere

D

Asthenosphere

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, called the lithosphere, is made of plates which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. These solid but lightweight plates seem to "float" on top of a more dense, fluid layer underneath.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • GEOGRAPHY

    PINNACLE|Exercise LONGITUDES AND LATITUDES|20 Videos

  • GEOGRAPHY

    PINNACLE|Exercise CONTINENTS AND OCEANS|32 Videos

  • ECONOMICS

    PINNACLE|Exercise MCQ (MISCELLANEOUS)|54 Videos

  • HISTORY

    PINNACLE|Exercise MUSLIM LEAGUE|5 Videos