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The major discontinuity that occurs at a depth of 2,900 km below Earth's surface is the:a.
low-velocity zone.
b. Moho.
c. inner core-outer core transition.
d. core-mantle boundary.
e. none of the above

Question 2

The composition of the core is:
a. peridotite.
b. basalt.
c. granite.
d. iron.
e. iron and nickel metal

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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