On the basis of the data presented below in the table, estimate the fractions of Earth's...

 

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On the basis of the data presented below in the table, estimate the fractions of Earth's volume represented by (a) the inner core, (b) the outer core. (c) the mantle, and (d) the crust. r is the inner and r2 is the outer radius of the Earth's layers. (6 marks). Layer Crust Mantle Outer Core Inner Core 6348 3488 1278 P. 6378 6348 3488 1278 On the basis of the data presented below in the table, estimate the fractions of Earth's volume represented by (a) the inner core, (b) the outer core. (c) the mantle, and (d) the crust. r is the inner and r2 is the outer radius of the Earth's layers. (6 marks). Layer Crust Mantle Outer Core Inner Core 6348 3488 1278 P. 6378 6348 3488 1278

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Answers To estimate the fractions of Earths volume represented by each layer we can calculate the volumes of the respective layers and then divide them by the total volume of the Earth Lets denote the ... View the full answer