Question

which layer of the earth includes both the crust and the upper mantle?
lithosphere
core
asthenosphere
mesosphere

Explanation:

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth. It is composed of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. The core is the innermost layer of the Earth. The asthenosphere is a semi - fluid layer beneath the lithosphere. The mesosphere is a part of the mantle below the asthenosphere.

Answer:

Lithosphere