Meaning of the word lithosphere in English

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lithosphere

US /ˈlɪθ.ə.sfɪr/
UK /ˈlɪθ.ə.sfɪər/
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Noun

the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

Example:
The movement of tectonic plates occurs within the lithosphere.
Earthquakes are caused by sudden shifts in the lithosphere.