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Unit 5 Geology: Chapters 1–4 Word Search

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This 25-word geology word search reinforces key terms from a unit on volcanic and seismic activity for Grades 6–8. Hidden words include volcano, earthquake, magma, plate tectonics, seismograph, and tsunami, covering plate boundaries, volcanic structures, and Earth's internal layers. The spiral grid works as homework, a unit review, or a sub-plan activity.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Geology
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated January 2023

Word List

  • ACTIVEVOLCANO
  • AFTERSHOCK
  • BASALT
  • CRATER
  • DENSE
  • DORMANTVOLCANO
  • EARTH
  • EARTHQUAKE
  • ERUPT
  • EVACUATE
  • EXTINCTVOLCANO
  • FAULT
  • GEYSER
  • HOTSPOT
  • LAVA
  • MAGMA
  • MANTLE
  • OCEAN
  • PLATETECTONICS
  • ROCK
  • SEISMOGRAPH
  • SUBDUCTION
  • THEORY
  • TSUNAMI
  • VOLCANO

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