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.
Answer: C
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This defines where the motion causing an earthquake actually occurs.
This defines where the motion causing an earthquake actually occurs.
- Epicenter
- Fault plane
- Fault scarp
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A. The growing season will remain unchanged. B. The growing season will be shorter at first, but then will be longer. C. The growing season will be shorter. D. The growing season will be longer.
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