Printable Science & Geography Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds — Oceans, Rivers, Mountains, Rocks & Weather

Instructions

1. Read each section carefully.
2. Follow the directions for each type of question (fill-in-the-blank, matching, short answer, etc.).
3. Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
4. Try to answer every question, but it's okay to ask for help if you get stuck.

Part 1: Earth Explorer - Finish the Word

Use the first letter as a clue to fill in the missing letters and complete each sentence.

1. There are f i v e oceans in the world.

2. The water in the r___ flows into the sea, oceans, lakes, or other rivers.

3. Rivers usually flow down from m____.

4. Mountains are lands h____ than the surrounding lands.

5. The highest mountain in the world is Mount E_____.

6. Rocks form the o_____ layer of the Earth.

7. Rocks are used for c____ all kinds of buildings.

8. Volcanic mountains are formed after l____ is pushed out from inside the Earth.

9. During an e___, the hot lava is pushed out with great force.

10. A tsunami is a s__ of huge water waves.

Part 2: Planet Investigator - Short Answers

Write your answers on the lines below.

1. Name TWO uses for a river.

   A. __

   B. __

2. Name the FIVE oceans of the world.

   A. _____

   B. _____

   C. _____

   D. _____

   E. _____

3. What happens to people's homes and living things during a tsunami?

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Part 3: Weather Watch - Word Bank Challenge

Fill in the blanks using the correct words from the word bank below.

1. During hot days, we ____ a lot and feel thirsty all the time.

2. When the sky is full of thick clouds, it means the clouds are full of ___.

3. Cool _____ often accompany cloudy days.

4. It is a good idea to wear _____ to protect our eyes on very windy days.

5. Rainwater is an important _____ on Earth.

Part 4: Nature Detective - Quick Questions

Write your answers on the lines below.

1. Write TWO fun activities that can be done on a sunny day.

   A. __

   B. __

2. List TWO ways to keep cool during a hot, sunny day.

   A. __

   B. __

3. What should you do if you are outside and see dark grey clouds in the sky?

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Part 5: Fact Finder - Circle the Correct Answer

Circle the best word to complete each sentence.

1. On a rainy day, we wear a (raincoat / jacket) on top of our clothes to stay dry.

2. When the sun shines through rain, it can form a (water vapour / rainbow).

3. Water in mountain rivers often comes from natural (springs / waterfalls) or melting ice.

4. When lava comes out of a volcano, it cools and (hardens / softens) to form rock.

5. (Dormant / Active) volcanoes are those that erupt regularly.

6. An extinct volcano is also known as a (lost / dead) volcano.

Challenge Zone!

Draw a picture of a volcano erupting! Label the LAVA, the MOUNTAIN, and the ASH CLOUD.

(Use the space below to draw)

Answer Key

Part 1: Earth Explorer - Finish the Word

1. five
2. rivers
3. mountains
4. higher
5. Everest
6. outer
7. constructing
8. lava
9. eruption
10. series

Part 2: Planet Investigator - Short Answers

1. (Examples) A. Transportation/Boating; B. Source of drinking water; C. Fishing; D. Irrigation for farms.
2. A. Pacific; B. Atlantic; C. Indian; D. Arctic; E. Southern (or Antarctic)
3. (Example) A tsunami can destroy homes, wash away trees and cars, and harm people and animals.

Part 3: Weather Watch - Word Bank Challenge

1. sweat
2. water vapour
3. winds
4. protective glasses
5. natural resource

Part 4: Nature Detective - Quick Questions

1. (Examples) A. Go to the beach/swimming; B. Have a picnic; C. Fly a kite; D. Play at the park.
2. (Examples) A. Drink plenty of cold water; B. Stay in the shade; C. Wear light-colored clothing; D. Eat ice cream.
3. (Example) You should go inside to a safe place because it might rain or storm soon.

Part 5: Fact Finder - Circle the Correct Answer

1. raincoat
2. rainbow
3. springs
4. hardens
5. Active
6. dead