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  • Understanding the Earth's Crust: Composition & Structure
    The upper section of the lithosphere is called the crust.

    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.

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