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What is the name of the boundary surface separating the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle, marked by a sharp increase in seismic wave velocities?

A. Gutenberg Discontinuity
B. Lehmann Discontinuity
C. Mohorovičić Discontinuity✓ Correct Answer
D. Conrad Discontinuity

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Mohorovičić discontinuity serves as the boundary interface separating the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle, identified by a distinct acceleration in seismic wave speeds. The Gutenberg discontinuity separates the mantle from the outer core, while the Conrad discontinuity lies within the crust itself.

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