The structure of Earth can be defined in two ways: by mechanical properties such as rheology, or chemically. Mechanically, it can be divided into lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesospheric mantle, outer core, and the inner core. The interior of Earth is divided into 5 important layers. Chemically, Earth can be divided into the crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core.
flat dollar. Definition. A description of an absolute amount, as opposed to an amount determined as a function of another amount, such as a percentage. Most Viewed.
@chris: I believe the term âin circulationâ refers to all of the money the US treasury has printed minus the dollars that have been taken out of circulation. So $829 billion is the amount of money in circulation and banks. Which really puts a perspective on the $700 billion bailout plan. According to Allies link: As of December 2007, currency in circulationâthat is, U.S. coins and paper currency in the hands of the public âtotaled about $829 billion dollars.