Which one of the following 'discontinuities' separates the Earth's crust from the mantle?
- A. Gutenberg
- B. Mohorovicic ✓
- C. Conrad
- D. Repetti
Correct Answer: B. Mohorovicic
Explanation
The Mohorovičić discontinuity, commonly called the Moho, is the boundary that separates the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle.
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