The solid portion of the earth on which we live is called the:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Lithosphere.
Explanation:
● The lithosphere is the rigid, outermost shell of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle.
● It provides the landmasses upon which humans and terrestrial animals live.
Information Booster:
● Atmosphere – The envelope of gases surrounding the earth.
● Hydrosphere – All the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas.
Additional Knowledge:
● Biosphere – The narrow zone where land, water, and air interact and support life.
● Troposphere – The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.