Question

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

Explanation:

1. Asthenosphere: Has a tarry (plastic-like) consistency and is under the lithosphere, also, the lower mantle is below it? Wait, no—asthenosphere is part of the upper mantle, and the description "has a tarry consistency" matches it as it's a ductile, partially molten layer. Also, "is under the asthenosphere" would be the lower mantle? Wait, no, let's recall:

• Asthenosphere: Part of the upper mantle, ductile (tarry consistency), allows plate movement.
• Inner core: Solid (due to great pressure), made of iron/nickel.
• Lower mantle: Under the asthenosphere (upper mantle), so "is under the asthenosphere" matches lower mantle.
• Outer core: Liquid metal (molten iron/nickel), so "is made of liquefied metal" matches outer core.
• Let's correct the matches:
• 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

Wait, let's re-express the correct matches:

• Asthenosphere: The asthenosphere is a layer in the upper mantle with a tarry (plastic) consistency, so it matches "has a tarry consistency".
• Inner core: The inner core is solid because the extreme pressure overcomes the melting point of the metal (iron/nickel), so it matches "is under great pressure and is solid".
• Lower mantle: The lower mantle is located beneath the asthenosphere (which is part of the upper mantle), so it matches "is under the asthenosphere".
• Outer core: The outer core is composed of liquid (liquefied) metal (iron and nickel), so it matches "is made of liquefied metal".

So the correct matches are:

• 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