Which of the following is the thickest part of the Earth?
A
Crust
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B
Inner core
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C
Outer core
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D
Mantle
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Solution
The correct option is D Mantle While the crust only comprises of 1% by volume of the Earth, the mantle makes up around 84% by volume. The Earth's mantle is 2,900 km thick.