Question

When people drill a mine shaft into the Earth to obtain oil or gold, they are primarily modifying the

A. atmosphere
B. hemisphere
C. hydrosphere
D. lithosphere
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The lithosphere is the top layer of the earth, while the atmosphere is the air and hydrosphere is all the water on earth

Answer 2

Answer choice D. Lithosphere.

Step-by-step explanation: