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How is the lithosphere similar to the mantle?

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The crust and the upper layer of the mantle together make up a zone of rigid, brittle rock called the Lithosphere.

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Both the lithosphere and mantle are part of Earth and are made of similar material. Lithosphere is made up of Earth's outermost layer, the crust, and the uppermost portion of the mantle.

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