Speaking of cow britches - no wait - speaking of the earth - Isn't it interesting to learn facts we haven't cared about our whole life until we get facts shoved down our throats? Let me hit you with a 2X4 across your forehead - to interest you in knowing more of our planets interesting facts: Ok, gentleness and respect - I remember! LOL
When we examine geological Earth facts we find that the Earth is made up of a handful of elements and a sprinkling of trace elements. The Earth is the densest planet of the solar system. Let’s take a look at some fun Earth facts about the elements that make up the Earth.
The Earth is strong! Earth facts tell us that it is 32.1% iron. Surprisingly, oxygen accounts for 30.1%. This is due to the number of oxides that make up the Earth. Silicon, which makes computer chips, makes up 60.2% of the Earth’s crust and 15.1% of the total elements in the Earth.
Magnesium makes up 13.9% of the Earth, sulfur makes up 2.9%, and nickel and calcium both account for over 1.5% of the Earth. Aluminum makes up 1.4% of the Earth and the remaining metals account for only 1.2%.
From these facts, it’s clear why certain elements are valuable. A metal like gold is only a trace element compared to the mass of the Earth. Looking at the distribution of elements in the Earth, Earth facts show that nearly 90% of all iron on Earth is in the core.
Ok, kids go back to class and have your tunafishpeanutbutter and banana sandwich for lunch now and rest peaceably in the nice big room we have supplied for you today for nap time ....
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