Answer 1:
The Earth is density stratified. This means
starting at the surface and traveling deeper and
deeper, the density of the stuff increases.
The densest stuff has a density of about 12
grams/ cubic centimeter. Liquid water, for
comparison has a density of 1 gram per cubic
centimeter.
The highest density occurs at the center of the
earth and is solid iron. Actually it is an alloy
of about 90% iron (Fe) and 10 % nickel (Ni)
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