Here's a breakdown:
* Lithosphere: This is the rigid outermost layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.
* Crust: The crust is the outermost layer of Earth, composed of relatively low-density rocks. It's divided into two types:
* Oceanic crust: Thinner and denser, made up primarily of basalt.
* Continental crust: Thicker and less dense, composed mostly of granite.
So, while the lithosphere includes both the crust and the uppermost mantle, the crust is the topmost layer.