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The lithosphere is the rigid, outermost shell of a terrestrial-type planet or natural satellite. It is composed of all the crust and the part of the upper mantle which behaves as a brittle solid. The lithosphere is so named because it is the layer of rocks and earth. It is composed of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

The lithosphere is broken into a number of large pieces called tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving and interacting with each other, causing phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation. The lithosphere is the part of the Earth that is most accessible to humans and is where we live and conduct our activities.

The thickness of the lithosphere varies depending on location. It is typically thinner under the oceans and thicker under the continents. The lithosphere is also divided into oceanic lithosphere and continental lithosphere. Oceanic lithosphere is thinner and denser than continental lithosphere.

The movement of tectonic plates is driven by convection currents in the Earth's mantle. These currents cause hot material to rise from the Earth's interior and cool material to sink back down. This process slowly moves the tectonic plates and shapes the surface of the Earth. The lithosphere plays a crucial role in many geological processes and is fundamental to understanding our planet.