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Mohorovicic discontinuity divides which of the following layers ........

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    Mohorovicic discontinuity divides which of the following layers?

    Crust and mantle

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    Upper mantle and lower mantle

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    Mantle and core

    Incorrect Answer

    Outer core and Inner core

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    There are five discontinuities inside the earth:

    1. Conrad Discontinuity:  SIAL (Continental Crust) and SIMA (Oceanic Crust).
    2. Mohorovicic Discontinuity:  Crust  and Mantle.
    3. Repiti Discontinuity: Upper mantle and Lower mantle.
    4. Gutenberg Discontinuity: Mantle and Core.
    5. Lehman Discontinuity: Outer core and Inner core.

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