7th Grade Science : Earth and Space Science

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for 7th Grade Science

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :7th Grade Science

Select the theory that states that the Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.

Possible Answers:

Outer Techtonics

Plate Techtonics

Mantle Theorem

Layered Theorem

Correct answer:

Plate Techtonics

Explanation:

Plate Techtonics states that the Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.

Example Question #1 :7th Grade Science

Select the outer most layer of the Earth.

Possible Answers:

Mantle

Inner Core

Crust

Outer Core

Correct answer:

Crust

Explanation:

The outer most layer of Earth is the Crust. The diagram provided illustrates the Earth's layers.


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Example Question #1 :Earth And Space Science

What type of rock could be made out of sand and shells?

Possible Answers:

Metamorphic

Sedimentary

Igneous and Sedimentary

Igneous

Correct answer:

Sedimentary

Explanation:

Both sand and shells are small materials. A sedimentary rock is formed from small materials, such as sand and shells; thus, sedimentary is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 :Earth And Space Science

Select the main difference between the three types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.

Possible Answers:

How the rocks are formed

The texture of the rocks

Where the rocks can be found

The age of the rocks

Correct answer:

How the rocks are formed

Explanation:

The main difference between the types of rocks is how the rocks are formed.

Sedimentary rocksare formed from small particles of materials, such as sand or pebbles.

Metamorphic rocksare formed from changes in heat and pressure under the earth's surface.

Igneous rocksare formed from magna cooling and hardening.

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