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:

Mantle Theorem 

Outer Techtonics 

Layered Theorem 

Plate Techtonics 

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 #2 : 7th Grade Science

Select the outer most layer of the Earth. 

Possible Answers:

Outer Core

Crust 

Mantle

Inner 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 #3 : 7th Grade Science

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

Possible Answers:

Igneous

Metamorphic

Igneous and Sedimentary

Sedimentary

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 #4 : 7th Grade Science

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

Possible Answers:

The texture of the rocks

Where the rocks can be found

The age of the rocks 

How the rocks are formed

Correct answer:

How the rocks are formed

Explanation:

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

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

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

Igneous rocks are formed from magna cooling and hardening. 

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