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Why is a high mountain composed of lead impossible for the planet Earth?
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A high mountain of pure lead would collapse under its own weight because lead is so dense and soft
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What percentage of earth's interior is composed of igneous and metamorphic rock?
The "earth's interior" is thought to be composed of magma and, at the core, molten iron and perhaps some nickel. If we look out on the crust of the earth, some 75-80% of the surface of our planet is composed of sedimentary rock. That leaves some 20-25% left to be composed of igneous and metamorphic rock. Links can be found below to relevant material in Wikipedia, where knowledge is free.
What is Mars' core composed of?
it has the same core as earth, just on another planet
What is the earth mostly composed of?
Rock - Earth is a rocky planet. In terms of chemical elements however, it is composed mostly of iron (32.1%), oxygen (30.1%), silicon (15.1%), magnesium (13.9%), sulfur (2.9%), nickel (1.8%), calcium (1.5%), and aluminum (1.4%); with the remaining 1.2% consisting of trace amounts of other elements.
What is the Earth's core composed of?
It is composed mostly of nickel and iron.
Is Jupiter or earth an inner planet?
Earth is an inner planet, but Jupiter is not.
What planet is impossible to live on?
all but earth
Who was the first Horowitz on planet earth?
This question is impossible to answer.
What planet would be the most impossible planet to land on?
In order to land on a planet, it has to have a solid outer crust. The only planets in the solar system with a solid outer core are the 4 inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars). The planets outside the Asteroid Belt are composed primarily of gas, which would make any landing impossible on those planets.
What is the definition of Terrestrial Planet?
A terrestrial planet is a planet that is primarily composed of silicate rocks.
What planet is closest to earth with rings?
Saturn is the planet that is closest to Earth with rings. Saturn's rings are composed mainly of ice particles and debris, and they can be seen from Earth with a telescope or even binoculars.
Is there planet same as earth?
Possibly but unlikely to be the same as Earth. How precise do you want to be - continent's, mountains and oceans - impossible.
Life on this planet based on what atom?
All life on earth is "Carbon based"; meaning they are composed of Hydrocarbons.
Is Jupiter a dwarth planet?
It isn't a dwarf planet, it's six times the size of earth and is classed as a gas giant, and it is mostly composed of gases.
Uranus compared to earth?
There are a few similarities, including a gravity of 88% earth's, large amounts of water in the planet, a strong magnetic field, and a light blue atmosphere.
Why can't a mountain be any higher than 40000 feet?
There is no mountain on planet earth over 40k', but on Mars there is a mountain called Olympus Mons that exceeds that.
What realm is planet earth in?
A realm is a region ruled by a monarch (a king or queen). As kings and queens rule ON the earth, it is impossible for the whole earth to be in a realm.
What does an ateriod do to the earth?
If an ateroid comes into contact with the earth, it forms a new planet known as a Flythroid, which is composed entirely of caesium and water. This planet immediately explodes, creating a frog which houses the new universe.
