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13. 1 is more accurate

Mon Mar 12, 2012, 05:06 PM

Mar 2012

http://www.solarviews.com/eng/earthint.htmbout

The molten outer core is only about 30% of the Earth by mass. The mantle, on the other hand, is about 2/3rds of it, by mass. Iron is the most common element by mass, but only just - 32% iron, 30% oxygen.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth

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Which of the following is the most accurate description of Planet Earth? [View all] Junkdrawer Mar 2012 OP

Both? Jackpine Radical Mar 2012 #1

Or as a source for energy. Junkdrawer Mar 2012 #5

Good to see we're not mentioned in either option dipsydoodle Mar 2012 #2

Kurt Vonnegut's reluctant conclusion at the end of his life.... Junkdrawer Mar 2012 #6

Neither? zipplewrath Mar 2012 #3

"DANGER ZONE! DO NOT APPROACH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!" HopeHoops Mar 2012 #7

Headline reader I see.... Junkdrawer Mar 2012 #8

So you think greed and fear is built into our DNA? Junkdrawer Mar 2012 #10

Both are poor descriptions. surrealAmerican Mar 2012 #11

1 is more accurate muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #13

Mostly Harmless FSogol Mar 2012 #14