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The Mohorovicic discontinuity or Moho was discovered based on
 
  A) chemical differences between felsic and mafic rocks.
  B) the S-wave shadow zone.
  C) a sharp change in seismic velocities.
  D) mineralogical data from drill holes.

Question 2

The Mohorovicic discontinuity or Moho corresponds to the boundary between
 
  A) core and crust.
  B) mantle and core.
  C) mantle and crust.
  D) oceanic crust and continental crust.



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Answer: C

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Answer: C





 

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