Lithosphere(noun)
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and uppermost mantle.
Hindi meaning:स्थलमंडल
Synonyms: Earth’s Crust, Outer Shell, Rocky Layer, Solid Layer
Antonyms: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Asthenosphere
Example: The lithosphere is divided into several tectonic plates.
Trick to remember: Litho means stone, so lithosphere is the Earth’s solid rocky layer.
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