Why is the core the thickest layer of the earth?

Answer 1

First, the inner core is composed primarily of iron, which is much denser than rock. Second, the inner core is under the greatest pressure of all the layers; it literally has the weight of the world on it. All this weight compresses it to an even higher density.

Answer 2

The core is not actually the thickest layer ,instead it is the most dense or heaviest of them all..this is because during the formation of the earth,heavy elements like Fe were attracted first to form the hard inner core

Answer 3

OSMIUM IS THE DENSEST MATERIAL: 22600kg/m3

Answer 4

The core of the earth is very dense compared to other layers. It is so because it is composed of high density metals and materials.

Answer 5

i believe the 'inner' core is the densest of the layers as it has the most pressure on it

Answer 6

Heat. it melts everything. It's like there is a mini sun inside earth but it's encrusted in molten plastic.

Answer 7

The densest layer of earth is the inner core

Answer 8

The Earth is a stratified body, the densest materials are to be found at the deepest levels.

Answer 9

Gravity !... Gravity draws everything towards the centre of the Earth - therefore the heaviest materials are closer to the core.

Answer 10

It is in the middle of the earth so its very dense