Does the fact that the mantle is beneath the crust suggest that the mantle is denser than the crust? Explain

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The differential separation of elements during Earth's formation resulted in heavier elements migrating toward the center of the planet and lighter elements floating to the surface of the planet. So yes, the greater density of the mantle contributes to its position beneath the crust.

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