The Moho Lies

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Moho lies

• A) at uniform depth everywhere it is found in the Earth.
• B) at greater depth under continents than under oceans.
• C) at greater depth under oceans than under continents.
• D) well below the crust/mantle boundary.

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