The Mohorovicic discontinuity exists because
A) the temperature inside Earth changes with depth.
B) the rock at this depth transitions from lower density to higher density.
C) there is change in the physical state of rocks on both sides of the boundary.
D) there is a difference in conductivity of the rocks on either side of the boundary.
B
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