Question

comparing earths inner layers
use what youve learned to match earths inner layers to their correct descriptions.
asthenosphere
inner core
lower mantle
outer core
is made of liquefied metal
has a tarry consistency
is under great pressure and is solid
is under the asthenosphere

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the properties of Earth's inner layers:

• Asthenosphere: Part of the upper mantle, has a tarry (plastic) consistency.
• Inner Core: Under extreme pressure, solid (composed of iron/nickel).
• Lower Mantle: Located beneath the asthenosphere (upper mantle), so "is under the asthenosphere".
• Outer Core: Composed of liquefied (molten) metal (iron/nickel).

Matching each layer to its description:

• asthenosphere → has a tarry consistency
• inner core → is under great pressure and is solid
• lower mantle → is under the asthenosphere
• outer core → is made of liquefied metal

Answer:

• asthenosphere: has a tarry consistency
• inner core: is under great pressure and is solid
• lower mantle: is under the asthenosphere
• outer core: is made of liquefied metal