ExamVeda
Login
Home
This question belongs to Geography Earth
Earth
?

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

Answer & Solution
Correct Answer: Option D
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.
Examveda
Question posted by Examveda
Community

Join the Discussion

1 Comment
Hirak Biswas
Hirak Biswas 6 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.