Question

What does Moho's discontinuity separate?

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Crust and mantle

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Crust and mantle”.

The Moho discontinuity is the boundary between the Earth's crust and the mantle.

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