Question

There are discontinuities in the interior of the earth.
Explain in 2-3 sentences.

Answer 1

Earth’s interior is made of different kinds of layers. Each of  these layers are different from each other by their physical and chemical properties. The discontinuties can be between SIAL and SIMA , between the Crust  and Mantle , between Outer mantle and Inner mantle, between Mantle and Core, between Outer core and Inner core.

Answer 2

· The three layers of the interior of earth; namely the crust, mantle, and the core are separated from each other by the zones that are termed as discontinuities. ... For example, lithosphere or the upper crust is 50 – 100 Km thick; while the lower or continental crust is 30 – 70 Km ...