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Image AttributionsShowHide DetailsThe densest layer is the solid metal inner core, the mantle is of intermediate density, and the least dense layer is the lithosphere, particularly the continental lithosphere. {{ relativeTimeResolver(1585337806938) }} Similar QuestionsJoin Alexa AnswersHelp make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world LEARN MORE mantle. The mantle is the mostly-solid bulk of Earth’s interior. The mantle lies between Earth’s dense super-heated core and its thin outer layer the crust. Which of Earth’s layers is best described as liquid metal?The Outer Core: Scientists also believe the outer core to be composed primarily of iron and nickel. This layer although is believed to be a liquid. Because the Earth is spinning this layer moves within the Earth. The movement of a layer that contains so much iron generates an electric current within the iron. Which of the following statements best describes Earth’s outermost layer?Question: Which of the following statements best describes Earth’s outermost layer? … The outermost layer of Earth is rigid but broken or “cracked” into stationary plates. What is the average density of the Earth’s crust?about 2.83 g/cm3 See also what is smaller than micro How dense is the center of the Earth?Seismic measurements show that the core is divided into two parts a “solid” inner core with a radius of ≈1 220 km and a liquid outer core extending beyond it to a radius of ≈3 400 km. The densities are between 9 900 and 12 200 kg/m3 in the outer core and 12 600–13 000 kg/m3 in the inner core. Which plate has the greatest density?The oceanic plate is denser and sinks due to its lower buoyancy. It’s sucked into the asthenosphere and is melted deeper into the Earth called a subduction zone. The continental plate is less dense and floats over the top of it since it is more buoyant. Why oceanic is denser?In the theory of tectonic plates at a convergent boundary between a continental plate and an oceanic plate the denser plate usually subducts underneath the less dense plate. It is well known that oceanic plates subduct under continental plates and therefore oceanic plates are more dense than continental plates. Which layer of crust is more dense?Oceanic crust is denser because it generally melts to a higher fraction than continental crust. When rocks melt to 20–30% like they do at mid-ocean ridges the result is more dense than when rocks melt to form continental plates which is typically 1–5%. Is continental or oceanic denser?Continental crust is also less dense than oceanic crust though it is considerably thicker mostly 35 to 40 km versus the average oceanic thickness of around 7-10 km. About 40% of the Earth’s surface is now underlain by continental crust. How dense is Jupiter?1.33 g/cm³ Layers of the Earth based on chemical composition and physical propertiesLayers of the Earth video for Kids | Inside Our Earth | Structure and ComponentsLayers of the Earth | #aumsum #kids #science #education #childrenWhy is the Earth’s core so dense? |
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