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What did the earth consist of before it became solid?

a gaseous dense ball of matter


Which layer of the Earth is most dense?

The Troposphere is the thickest layer of the atmosphere.


The center of the earth is made of molten rock true or false?

FALSE. The earths center is made up of solid dense materials, predominantly iron and nickel. (NiFe).


Describe the cores of the gas giants?

The four gas giants are thought to have small, dense cores of metal and rock, but consist mainly of liquid hydrogen and helium.


Is the earth less dense or more dense than water?

Earth is more dense.


How did metal get in the earth's core?

When the Earth was newly formed it was molten, and there were none of the separate layers that are present today. As it cooled, the Earth became density stratified, with the densest material (predominantly iron) sinking to form the core, and the less dense material forming the mantle and crust.


Are the Moon and the Earth both rocky and dense?

Both are rocky. Both are dense, but Earth is far more dense than the moon is.


Is the core the least dense layer of the earth?

No. It is the most dense.


The thinner but more dense crust of the earth?

The thinner but more dense crust of the earth is the Oceanic Crust.


Where does most of our knowledge about the earth come from?

Name the layers of earth in order from most dense to least dense


Where does most of our knowledge about earth come from?

Name the layers of earth in order from most dense to least dense


How do you use furthermore?

Here's an example: The core of the Earth is extremely hot and dense. Furthermore, it is the innermost part of our planet. Basically, it is transition denoting further thought.