Question

1. answer the questions using the illustration. which layer of the earth is the mohorovicic discontinuity? which layer of the earth is the inner core? which layer of the earth is the crust? which layer of the earth is the outer core?

Explanation:

• The Mohorovicic discontinuity (Moho) is the boundary between the crust (A) and the mantle (B).
• The inner core (D) is the innermost layer of the Earth, solid due to extreme pressure.
• The crust (A) is the outermost layer of the Earth, thin and solid.
• The outer core (C) is a liquid layer composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Answer:

• Mohorovicic discontinuity: Between A (crust) and B (mantle).
• Inner core: D.
• Crust: A.
• Outer core: C.