8th Grade Science State Exam Review

 The thin layer of rock on Earth’s surface is the

Which human body systems work directlytogether to allow locomotion (movement)?

In living things, traits are passed on from onegeneration to the next by the transfer of

In which part of a plant cell does photosynthesisoccur?

What is an example of a consumer? 

Rocks are classified as sedimentary, metamorphic,or igneous on the basis of the

what is called when the portion of the moon that is lit up is growing

what does humidity describe?

Which process is responsible for the growth andrepair of human tissue?

Which conditionsdescribe an air mass that starts over theAtlantic Ocean near the equator?

Sound waves are not able to travel through

What is it called when a dry air mass over takes  warm, humid air mass on the Earth's surface?

Which factor would most likely limit the numberof mice living in an area?

Which process is a cause of variation in a species?

What eventually happens to a species when theenvironment changes and the organisms do notadapt?

The fur of a rabbit becomes lighter in winter. This lets the rabbit blend in with snow. 

What caused the formation of these mountain ranges?

One example of matter is 

 During which process do cells use oxygen torelease stored energy?

The basic life functions of an organism are carriedon by

A structure that carries a single unit of hereditaryinformation is a

The human respiratory system is responsible forremoving

Abnormal cell division in humans may result in

Which statement is an inference?

Herbivores obtain most of their energy by

If you stay in the sun too long your skin might burn. What is the independent variable?