Question

What is the layer of the Earth that extends from Moho's discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km?

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Option C: Mantle

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mantle”.

The portion of the interior beyond the crust is called the mantle. The mantle extends from Moho's discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km. The upper portion of the mantle is called the asthenosphere.

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