Grade 8 Earth Science Review
A worksheet for 8th-grade students covering key concepts in Earth Science, including Earth's structure, plate tectonics, and the rock cycle.
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Grade 8 Earth Science Review
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which layer of the Earth is a liquid and responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
2. Label the layers of the Earth using the diagram below.
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B.
C.
D.
1. True or False: Earthquakes and volcanoes are most common along plate boundaries.
True
False
2. True or False: Subduction zones occur where two tectonic plates pull apart.
True
False
1. The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and .
2. rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava.
3. Weathering and erosion break down rocks into smaller pieces called .
1. Describe the process of seafloor spreading and its role in plate tectonics.
2. Explain how convection currents in the mantle contribute to the movement of tectonic plates.