The Mohorovicic Discontinuity was discovered through the study of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Mohorovicic Discontinuity was discovered through the study of:

A. Volcanic eruptions

B. Seismic waves

C. Magnetic fields

D. Ocean currents

Answer: Option B

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Mohorovicic discovered the crust-mantle boundary by analyzing seismic wave behavior.

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