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Which of the following types of discontinuities within the earth’s structure separates the earth's crust from the underlying mantle?

3. Which of the following types of discontinuities within the earth’s structure separates the earth's crust from the underlying mantle?

1. Conrad Discontinuity
2. Mohorovicic discontinuity
3. Repetti Discontinuity
4. Guttenberg Discontinuity

Answer

The correct answer is: B) Mohorovicic discontinuity

Explanation

The Mohorovicic discontinuity, often known as the Moho, is the boundary that separates the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle.