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Q · Internal Structure of The EarthMedium · 45s
Which one of the following discontinuities separates the crust from the mantle?
TopicInternal Structure of The Earth
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) marks the boundary between the crust and the mantle.
Final Answer: Option B — Mohorovičić