Let's solve the problem step by step.
Task:
Identify and label the different layers of the Earth using the provided word box.
Word Box:
- Crust
- Upper mantle
- Lower mantle
- Outer core
- Inner core
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Step-by-step Explanation:
The image shows a cross-sectional diagram of the Earth, with five labeled sections (lines pointing to different layers). We need to match each layer with its correct name from the word box.
From
outermost to
innermost, the layers of the Earth are:
1.
Crust – The thin outermost layer of the Earth. It is solid and where we live.
2.
Upper Mantle – Below the crust; it's part of the mantle and is semi-solid (plastic-like).
3.
Lower Mantle – Deeper part of the mantle, still solid but under high pressure and temperature.
4.
Outer Core – A liquid layer made mostly of iron and nickel, responsible for Earth’s magnetic field.
5.
Inner Core – The very center of the Earth, solid due to extreme pressure, also made of iron and nickel.
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Matching the Layers in the Diagram:
Looking at the diagram:
- The
outermost layer (the thin shell on the surface) →
Crust
- Just below the crust →
Upper mantle
- Beneath the upper mantle →
Lower mantle
- Next, the thick, darker inner layer →
Outer core
- The very center (small central circle) →
Inner core
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Final Answer (Labels from top to bottom):
1.
Crust
2.
Upper mantle
3.
Lower mantle
4.
Outer core
5.
Inner core
You would write these labels in the blank boxes next to the corresponding lines on the diagram.
✔ Completed labeling:
- Top box:
Crust
- Second:
Upper mantle
- Third:
Lower mantle
- Fourth:
Outer core
- Bottom:
Inner core
This correctly identifies the structure of the Earth from outside to inside.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of structure of the earth worksheet.
