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  • Earth's Composition: Mantle vs. Other Materials - A Detailed Breakdown
    The most abundant material on Earth is mantle material. Here's why:

    * Mantle Material: The Earth's mantle makes up about 84% of the planet's volume. It's a thick layer of mostly solid rock (though it behaves in a semi-molten way), with some liquid magma pockets.

    * Granite Rock: Granite is a relatively common rock found in the Earth's crust, but it makes up a very small percentage compared to the mantle.

    * Liquid Water: Water is crucial for life, but the vast majority of it is found in the oceans, making up a tiny fraction of the Earth's total volume compared to the mantle.

    * Basalt: Basalt is a common volcanic rock found in the Earth's crust, but it's still less abundant than the mantle.

    * Inner Core: The inner core is a solid ball of iron and nickel, but it's very dense and small in volume compared to the mantle.

    Therefore, the mantle material, by far, is the most abundant material on Earth.

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