answersLogoWhite

0

As the earth formed from the mix of elements in surrounding space, the heavier elements

wound up at the bottom of the pile (earth's core) the lighter elements collecting above them.

This happened when the earth was still essentially molten (4 billion years ago).

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the layers of Eris the planet?

Layers of eirie are ?


What is meaning of laminate?

Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated., To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates., To form, as metal, into a thin plate, as by rolling., To separate into laminae.


Why does earth separate its layers by density?

Earth separates its layers by density due to the process of differentiation during its early formation. Heavier materials sank towards the center of the planet, while lighter materials rose towards the surface. This created distinct layers based on the density of the materials, with the densest materials concentrated in the core and lighter materials towards the outer layers.


What physical property is responsible for determining how Earth materials separate out into interior layers?

Density is responsible for determining how Earth materials separate out into interior layers.


Are plates of earth similar as the layers of earth Are they the same thing?

No. The layers of Earth are portions of the planet that are position one on top of another, somewhat like the layers of an onion. The plates are sections are sections of the uppermost layers that break up the surface of the planet.


If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layer its likely that the two rock layers?

If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it's likely that the two rock layers ____.


How do earths layers contribute to the planets physical characteristics?

The Earth's layers contribute to the planet's physical characteristics by the types of rocks these layers produce. The rock formation of the Earth's surface define the physical characteristics of the planet.


If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers it's likely that the two rock layers form what?

If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it is likely that the two rock layers are part of one continuous deposit.


If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers it's likely that the two rock layers form?

If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it is likely that the two rock layers are part of one continuous deposit.


What produced rocks?

the biosphere that has died which cause layers and the layers keep growing which can cause mountain.


How many layers does Mercury have?

Jupiter has 3 layers of clouds.


What produces sedimentary rocks?

the biosphere that has died which cause layers and the layers keep growing which can cause mountain.