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What is the approximate radius of the Earth's inner core?
What is the approximate radius of the Earth's inner core?
760 miles
How have scientists learned about the Earth's core without physically reaching it?
How have scientists learned about the Earth's core without physically reaching it?
By observing the effects of gravity on objects on the surface of the planet.
What is the estimated percentage of the Earth's mass located towards the center of the planet?
What is the estimated percentage of the Earth's mass located towards the center of the planet?
More than 80%
What element makes up more than 80% of the Earth's core?
What element makes up more than 80% of the Earth's core?
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What is the estimated mass of the Earth?
What is the estimated mass of the Earth?
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Study Notes
Earth's Inner Core
- The approximate radius of the Earth's inner core is about 1,220 kilometers.
Insights into the Earth's Core
- Scientists utilize seismic wave studies to learn about the Earth's core, analyzing how these waves travel through different materials.
- By observing the behavior of earthquakes and the resultant seismic waves, researchers can infer the composition and structure of the Earth's interior.
Mass Distribution
- An estimated 32% of the Earth's mass is concentrated toward the core, significantly influencing the planet's gravitational and magnetic fields.
Core Composition
- Iron constitutes more than 80% of the Earth's core, contributing to its density and magnetic properties.
Total Mass of Earth
- The Earth's estimated total mass is approximately 5.97 x 10^24 kilograms.
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