The uneven transition zone from the outer core to the mantle is known as the_____ discontinuity.
A)Gutenberg
B)Mohorovičić
C)asthenosphere
D)lithosphere
E)crustal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Gutenberg discontinuity is the boundary separating the Earth's outer core from the mantle, characterized by a significant change in seismic wave velocities. This transition zone is uneven due to the liquid nature of the outer core contrasting with the solid mantle above it.

The Uneven Transition Zone from the Outer Core to the Mantle