Problem Description:
The task is to identify the layers and sub-layers of the Earth by matching the numbered labels in the diagram with the correct terms provided below. The diagram shows a cross-section of the Earth, and we need to assign the correct names to each layer.
Solution:
#### Step 1: Understand the Structure of the Earth
The Earth is divided into several layers, which can be broadly categorized as follows:
1.
Crust: The outermost layer, thin and solid.
2.
Mantle: The layer beneath the crust, divided into upper and lower parts.
3.
Core: The innermost part, divided into outer and inner cores.
#### Step 2: Match the Labels with the Correct Layers
Let's analyze the diagram and match the numbers with the corresponding layers:
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Numbered Diagram (Top View):
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1: Inner Core
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2: Outer Core
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3: Mantle
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4: Crust
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Numbered Diagram (Cross-Section):
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5: Lithosphere (Crust + Uppermost solid mantle)
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6: Asthenosphere (part of the upper mantle)
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7: Upper Mantle
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8: Lower Mantle
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9: Outer Core
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10: Inner Core
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11: Core (general term for both inner and outer core)
#### Step 3: Assign the Correct Terms
Now, let's fill in the circles with the correct terms based on the analysis:
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Crust: Label
4 (top view) and
5 (cross-section).
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Mantle: Label
3 (top view),
7 (upper mantle), and
8 (lower mantle).
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Core: Label
1 (inner core),
2 (outer core),
9 (outer core),
10 (inner core), and
11 (core).
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Asthenosphere: Label
6.
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Lithosphere: Label
5.
#### Final Answer:
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1: Inner Core
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2: Outer Core
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3: Mantle
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4: Crust
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5: Lithosphere
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6: Asthenosphere
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7: Upper Mantle
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8: Lower Mantle
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9: Outer Core
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10: Inner Core
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11: Core
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1 & : \text{Inner Core} \\
2 & : \text{Outer Core} \\
3 & : \text{Mantle} \\
4 & : \text{Crust} \\
5 & : \text{Lithosphere} \\
6 & : \text{Asthenosphere} \\
7 & : \text{Upper Mantle} \\
8 & : \text{Lower Mantle} \\
9 & : \text{Outer Core} \\
10 & : \text{Inner Core} \\
11 & : \text{Core}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of layers of the earth worksheet high school.
