GK Question

geography medium true_false

The Repetti discontinuity is within the Earth's mantle.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Repetti discontinuity, at about 660 km depth, marks a boundary within the Earth's mantle separating the upper and lower mantle. It is characterized by changes in mineral structure due to increasing pressure. Named after seismologist L. Repetti.

Topic Physical Geography
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC