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  • Earth's Crust: Understanding Its Size Relative to the Planet's Mass
    That's correct! The Earth's crust is less than 1% of the Earth's total mass.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Crust: Makes up about 0.5% of the Earth's mass.

    * Mantle: Accounts for around 67% of the Earth's mass.

    * Core: Represents approximately 32% of the Earth's mass.

    So, the vast majority of the Earth's mass is found in the mantle and core, leaving the relatively thin crust a small portion by comparison.

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