Formation of Earth's Layered Structure

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What resulted in the formation of three subterranean sections on early Earth?

  • Melting of iron and nickel
  • Extraction of heavy metals
  • Uniform composition and density
  • Chemical differentiation (correct)

How did the formation of the Earth's layers occur?

  • Melting point of iron and nickel was reached, causing them to settle to Earth’s center
  • Denser iron and nickel settled to the center while lighter silicates formed the mantle and crust (correct)
  • Heavy metals were extracted from the Earth's interior and concentrated in the developing crust
  • The ascending molten masses led to the formation of different layers

What contributed to the concentration of heavy metals in the developing crust?

  • Ascending molten masses (correct)
  • Chemical differentiation
  • Uniform composition and density
  • Formation of three subterranean sections

What characterized the early Earth's composition and density?

<p>&quot;Early Earth probably had a uniform composition and density throughout&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"The thin primitive crust and the largest layer on Earth, called the mantle, is located between which layers?"

<p>&quot;The core and the crust&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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