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Good question! I've done much research on this for my Physical Science class. But the most information I've found and that I can give you is that iron is the predominant metal/element of Earth's core. Iron (and Nickel) mainly take over the Earth's inner and outer cores. But most of the research I have done tells me the Earth is made of 5% iron.
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Why do geologist think earths core contains mostly iron?
Other orbiting bodies contain more iron then earths crust does
Why do scientist think earths core contains iron?
other orbiting bodies contain more iron than earths crust does
Why do scientist think earth's core contains iron?
Samples of Earth's crust contain less iron than found in meteorites, and iron is a comparatively heavy element that would have sunk into the planet when it was being formed.
Earths crust is mostly made of what iron oxygen or silicon?
Earth's crust is mostly made up of Silicon and Oxygen
Is the earths crust less than one percent of earths mass?
With a very sizable iron core and a (by comparison) wafer-thin crust, I doubt that the earth's crust even approximates a full percentage point.
Where can iron be found?
Iron can be found in Earths Crust
What is the iron percentage in the earths crust?
In terms of weight, iron makes up approximately 5% of the earths crust, the fourth most abundant element in the crust. However, remember Earth's Core is nearly all Iron.
Why do geologist think earths core contains mostly iron?
Other orbiting bodies contain more iron then earths crust does
Why do scientist think earths core contains iron?
other orbiting bodies contain more iron than earths crust does
Why do scientist thinks earths core contain iron?
other orbiting bodies contain more iron than earths crust does
Which element makes up a large percentage of Earths core and a much smaller percentage of the crust?
The principle element found at the Earth's core is iron.
What does rocks in earths mantle contain a higher percentage of what than rocks in earths crust?
iron and magnesium
Why do scientist think earth's core contains iron?
Samples of Earth's crust contain less iron than found in meteorites, and iron is a comparatively heavy element that would have sunk into the planet when it was being formed.
What is the percentage of iron in the earth crust?
In terms of weight, iron makes up approximately 5% of the earths crust, the fourth most abundant element in the crust. However, remember Earth's Core is nearly all Iron.
What is the earths under crust surrounded by?
Earths under crust surrounded by Upper Mantle (35-60 km) .The mantle is composed of sillicate rocks that are rich in iron and magnesium relative to the overlying crust.
Earths crust is mostly made of what iron oxygen or silicon?
Earth's crust is mostly made up of Silicon and Oxygen
Is the earths crust less than one percent of earths mass?
With a very sizable iron core and a (by comparison) wafer-thin crust, I doubt that the earth's crust even approximates a full percentage point.
