The __________ includes the crust and the heated layer below it.
A)atmosphere
B)biosphere
C)lithosphere
D)hydrosphere

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The term "lithosphere" refers to the solid, outermost layer of the Earth that includes the crust and the top part of the mantle. This layer is heated by the Earth's interior, which includes molten and semi-molten material. The atmosphere (A) refers to the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth, the biosphere (B) refers to all the living organisms on Earth, and the hydrosphere (D) refers to all the water on or near the Earth's surface. While these layers can interact with the lithosphere, they do not make up the lithosphere itself.

The __________ Includes the Crust and the Heated Layer Below