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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 :
    3 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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