Question

The maximum depth of Lithosphere is found in the

• A. \( \text{Pacific Ocean} \)
• B. \( \text{Siberian Plain} \)
• C. \( \text{Patagonian Desert} \)
• D. \( \text{Himalayan Mountains} \)

Hint:

Older oceanic plates are colder and denser, leading to a thicker lithosphere compared to younger oceanic or continental regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The lithosphere, Earth's rigid outer layer, comprises the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. Its thickness varies. Oceanic lithosphere, particularly in older ocean basins like the Pacific Ocean, tends to be thicker than continental lithosphere due to cooling and the addition of mantle material over time.