Grade 7 Earth Science Worksheet
An engaging worksheet covering key concepts in Grade 7 Earth Science, including Earth's layers, plate tectonics, and geological processes.
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Grade 7 Earth Science Challenge
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1. Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
2. What type of plate boundary is characterized by two plates moving away from each other?
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Subduction
3. The process by which continents slowly move over Earth's surface is called .
4. Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy that results from the movement of tectonic .
5. Describe the main characteristics of the Earth's mantle.
6. Label the different layers of the Earth in the diagram below:
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. Volcanoes are most commonly found along plate boundaries.
True
False
8. The Richter scale measures the intensity of a hurricane.
True
False