what is lithosphere?

Which of the following element of environment is represented by lithosphere?

Mention name of two elements where reservoir pool is lithosphere.

Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. Which one among the following statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?

Assertion: Phosphorus cycle is an imperfect cycle as a sufficient amount of phosphorus combines with Al^(3+) Fe^(2+) and Ca^(2+) to form insoluble and unavailable salts. Reason: Phosphate circulation in abiotic environment in lithosphere as well as in atmosphere.

With reference to earthquakes, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Earthquakes largely occur along the converging plate boundaries. 2. Point of origin of earthquake in lithosphere is knonw as focus/hypocentre. 3. Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the epicentre. 4. Epicentre of earthquake always remains over continents only. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following describes the lithosphere?