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Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part ?

A. Sial

B. Sima

C. Mantle

D. Core

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Core forms the major part of the total volume of earth. The innermost layer, forming the metallic centre of the Earth. Core of the Earth is like a dense magnetic ball of minerals (Iron & Nickel). Hence, it is also called NIFE (NI – Nickel & Fe – Ferrous Magnesium i.e Iron). Temperature increases at the rate of 1° Celsius for every 32 meters of depth.

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  1. Hirak Biswas
    Hirak Biswas:
    5 years ago

    WRONG !!!! Earth's mantle is a layer of silicate rock between the crust and the outer core. It has a mass of 4.01 × 1024 kg and thus makes up 67% of the mass of Earth. It has a thickness of 2,900 kilometres (1,800 mi) making up about 84% of Earth's volume.

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