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The Earth's core is thought to be predominantly iron (85 %) with some (4-5%) nickel and the remainder oxygen, silicon, hydrogen and carbon and a number of siderophile (iron liking) elements that descended to the core with iron during planetary differentiation.
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How is the composition of a meteorite relevant to finding out the composition of the earths core?
Since the belief is that the Earth was formed by an enormous number of collisions of meteors, the iron would have collected at the core due to its mass. Many meteorites are about the same age as the solar system so they may resemble the material at the core.
Can you drill into earths core?
no
What is the earths core similar to the Moon's core core?
i believe mantle rocks from earth to core .
What does The core of the earth consists of the?
earths core is made of iron
The greatest concentration of metals occurs in earths?
core
What kind of meteorites are analogous in composition to Earths Core?
Simple answer: iron meteorites.
Which changes occur in the composition of the earths layers from the surface to the core?
material is hotter and denser
What is the list of the composition of the earths outer core?
silicon, aluminum, calcium, sodium and potassium
What are the earths layers of rock classified by?
Earth's layers classified by their composition and their physical properties.
What changes occur in the composition of the earths interior layers as you move toward the core?
the material is hotter & denser
What changes occur in the composition of the earths interior layer as you move towards the core?
the material is hotter & denser
Are you closer to the earths core or moons surface when standing at sea level?
Earth's core
How is the composition of a meteorite relevant to finding out the composition of the earths core?
Since the belief is that the Earth was formed by an enormous number of collisions of meteors, the iron would have collected at the core due to its mass. Many meteorites are about the same age as the solar system so they may resemble the material at the core.
The possible source of earths magnetic core is?
The molten iron and medals inside the earths core are the reasons for the earths magnetic core.
Is there a bunny in the earths core?
no it is not true. there is solid iron and nickel in the Earths core
When standing at sea level which are you nearer to the earths core or the Moon's surface?
Earths core
Can global warming be cause from the earths core?
No the earths core is not a cause of globel worming
