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Why is there so much more metals at the core then in the Earths crust?
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Metal is more dense than rock. Early in the history of the Earth, the whole planet was very hot and everything was liquid, and the heavier liquid components of the planet were able to sink through the lighter liquids which floated to the top. We think of rock such as granite as being very dense, but everything is relative. Granite is less dense than iron, and it floats on top.
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Is there more aluminum in the core of the earth than the crust?
Aluminum is a light metal. Found almost exclusively in the crust. The heavier metals are found in the core, which is mostly made up of iron.
What portion of the earths crust is more dense oceanic or contenintal?
Oceanic crust is more dense.
What causes earths dense core?
Because the gravity is pushing the core together more so its more dense.
What are the 4 layers of the earth from inside to out?
The Earth is comprised of four main layers. Listed in order from outermost to innermost layer, they are: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
What layer or the Earth is made up of rocks and soil?
the crust... from outside to inside: atmosphere, crust, mantle(outer and inner),outer core, inner core its actually a lot more complicated than that but these are the basics
What is hotter inner mantle or outer mantle?
the earths core is the hottest part of the earth. the metals in the earths outer core is liquid because of the heat and the metals in the earths core is solid but still the earths core is the hottest
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
Is there more aluminum in the core of the earth than the crust?
Aluminum is a light metal. Found almost exclusively in the crust. The heavier metals are found in the core, which is mostly made up of iron.
Which statement correctly describes the density of Earth's mantle compared to the density of Earths core?
The mantle is less dense than the core but more dense than the crust.
Why do geologist think earths core contains mostly iron?
Other orbiting bodies contain more iron then earths crust does
What is contains more iron the crust or the core?
Core.
What portion of the earths crust is more dense oceanic or contenintal?
Oceanic crust is more dense.
What is the name of the earths thinnest layer?
The crust, more specifically the lithosphere.
Is earths Lithosphere the rigid outer shell of the planet?
Yes. Well, more or less rigid.
Why has not the earth's crust blown off due to the expansion of metals under the crust?
because it streatched more as the metals expand
How does stress in the crust change earths crust?
it means earthquakes will happen more often
