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Q · Internal Structure of The Earthmedium · 45s
What is the Lehmann discontinuity?
TopicInternal Structure of The Earth
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Lehmann discontinuity is the boundary between the liquid outer core and the solid inner core.
Final Answer: Option B - Boundary within core separating outer and inner core