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mia

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What is the implication for the composition of Earth's interior if iron represents almost 35 percent of the entire Earth's composition, but less than 6 percent of Earth's crust?
 
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Question 2

Most of the water on Earth is found in
 
  A) lakes and rivers.
  B) polar ice caps.
  C) glaciers.
  D) oceans.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The rest of Earth besides the crust must be very rich in iron.

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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