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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?
- Conrad Discontinuity
- Mohorovicic discontinuity
- Repetti Discontinuity
- 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.