Interior of the Earth

Question

Distinguish between crust and core of the earth.

Answer

Crust 

Core

(i)This is the outermost layer of the earth.

(i)This is the innermost layer of the earth.

(ii)It has an average density of 2.73.

(ii)It has an average density of 17.2.

(iii)It covers about 0.5% by part of the earth.

(iii)It covers about 83% by part of the earth.

(iv)It is made up of Silica and Aluminium.

(iv)It is made up of Nickle and Ferrum.

 

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