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.
A.
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.
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