Which Layer of the Planet Forms 80 Percent of Earth's

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the planet forms 80 percent of Earth's total volume, and has an average density of 4.5 grams/cm³?

• A) continental crust
• B) oceanic crust
• C) mantle
• D) core

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