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an 8th grade science review for the Florida Science State Assessment #science #review #middleschool
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1
Based on the pH given on the pH scale, which of the following solutions is the
most
acidic?
tomatoes
lemon juice
baking soda
bleach
2
Which type of force could be used to pull up on a metal paper clip without touching it?
force of gravity
elastic force
force of friction
magnetic force
3
What happens during photosynthesis?
The cell uses the energy in sunlight to make carbon dioxide.
The cell uses the energy in sunlight to make sugar.
The cell uses oxygen to make glucose.
The cell uses glucose to make oxygen.
4
What is the purpose of the reproductive system in the human body?
absorbing nutrients from foods
passing along genetic material to offspring
removing waste from the body
sending messages from the brain to other parts of the body
5
Earth is made of several layers. Which layer primarily produces Earth's magnetic field?
metallic liquid outer core
lithosphere
convecting mantle
solid metallic inner core
6
What is one major difference between food webs and food chains?
Food webs show multiple connections among organisms.
Food webs trace the source of energy to the Sun
Food webs cross into more than one environment.
Food webs contain multiple consumers using a single source
7
Which of these combinations identifies the appropriate labels in the order (1, 2, 3)?
DNA, gene, chromosome
DNA, chromosome, gene
chromosome, DNA, gene
chromosome, gene, DNA
8
The surface temperature of a star is indicated by which characteristic?
shape
absolute brightness
size
color
9
Which organelles are found in plant cells but
not
in animal cells?
cytoplasm
vacuoles
cell membranes
chloroplasts
10
Approximately how far does the object travel in 20 seconds?
40 meters
20 meters
10 meters
15 meters
11
Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
wood burning
rust forming on an iron fence
a sheet of paper being cut
copper roof changing color
12
During what phase can a lunar eclipse occur?
waxing gibbous
new moon
full moon
first quarter
13
How long will it take this object to travel 45 meters?
3 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
14
Which of the sun's layers is the hottest?
convection zone
core
corona
photosphere
15
Bo stirred 10 grams of salt into a pot of water until he could no longer see any grains of salt
solution
mixture
solute
solvent
16
According to the Periodic Table, which set of elements has the most similar properties?
He, Ne , Ar
He, H, Al
Na, Ca, Al
H,C, I
17
Which is an accurate description of the layer of Earth called the mantle?
made of solid iron and nickel
dense, hot layer of partially solid rock
inner liquid molten layer of rock
outermost layer of the solid Earth
18
Which is the smallest unit of life in a living organism?
Nucleus
Organ
Cell
Tissue
19
In which case is the gravitational force between two objects the LEAST?
Two marbles are 10 centimeters apart.
Two bowling balls are 1 centimeter apart.
A marble and a golf ball are 10 centimeters apart.
A bowling ball and a marble are 1 centimeter apart.
20
Which statement is
not
part of the cell theory?
every living thing is made of one or more cells
All cells have a nucleus
cells come only from other living cells
cells carry out the functions needed to support life.
21
Which of the following is the smallest
solar system
galaxy
sun
universe
22
Why are colder temperatures normal in the winter months?
The Sun is farther away from Earth in the winter
The Sun’s rays hit Earth at an angle during the winter.
The Sun emits more energy during the summer months.
The Sun heats Earth evenly only in the summer months.
23
Which word best describes the relationship between these three organisms?
competition
cooperation
parasitism
mutualism
24
a hetero tall plant(Tt) with a homozygous tall plant(TT).What % of the offspring will be tall?
75%
25%
100%
50%
25
Which level of organization does the stomach belong to?
tissues
organs
atoms
cells
26
Which of these is an example of a chemical change?
D.allowing milk to evaporate, leaving behind milk powder.
C.mixing milk into a glass with chocolate powder
A.storing milk by putting it into the freezer
B.milk turning sour when left in a warm place
27
Which group contains the most elements?
nonmetals
metals
metalloids
transition elements
28
What is the difference between a domain and a kingdom?
Domains came before kingdoms were used in classification
There are more domains than there are kingdoms.
domain is a more broad level of organization than a kingdom.
29
Which of the following statements about bases is true?
Bases have a slippery feel and a pH greater than that 7
Bases have a pH less than 7.
Bases have a sour taste and turn blue litmus paper red.
Bases corrode metals and have a sour taste.
30
Which of the following is the correct order of the objects from largest to smallest?
sun, sloar system, Milky Way, universe
universe, Milky Way, solar system, sun
solar system, universe, sun, Milky Way
Milky Way, sun, solar system, universe
31
Which of the following is the best example of a solution?
An omelet made of scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese
Trail mix made of raisins, peanuts, and chocolate candies
A chocolate chip cookie
Lemonade made of water, lemonade powder mix, and sugar
32
Which pair of organisms listed in the table are most closely related?
robin and whale
beetle and robin
whale and dog
the dog and robin
33
What is the energy of a pencil as it falls to the floor?
Potential energy is created as potential energy is destroyed
Kinetic energy is created as potential energy is destroyed.
Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
Kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.
34
Tim observes a nucleus and a very large vacuole. Which of the following is he observing?
an animal cell
a virus
a plant cell
a muscle cell
35
Which statement
best
describes the result of meiosis?
The daughter cells have twice the number of chromosomes
The daughter cells have four times the number of chromosomes
The daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes.
The daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes.
36
Which of these statements
best
describes weather?
The average yearly rainfall for this city is 2 centimeters.
This summer, the city had 5 more rainy days than last summer
This month, it rained on 9 out of 30 days.
It rained 2 centimeters this morning.
37
Which of Earth's spheres includes Earth's interior, rocks, minerals and landforms?
hydrosphere
cryosphere
atmosphere
geosphere
38
Which of the following is the best description of an energy transformation that occurs in light
Light energy is transformed into mechanical energy
Electrical energy is transformed into light and heat energy
Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy
Heat energy is transformed into light energy
39
A solid block has a volume of 100 cm
3
and a mass of 200 g. What is the density of the block?
200 g/cm3
2 g/cm3
.5 g/cm3
2,000 g/cm3
40
Which word formula
best
describes the process of photosynthesis?
water + carbon dioxide → sugar + oxygen
water + oxygen → sugar + carbon dioxide
sugar + carbon dioxide → water + oxygen
sugar + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
41
Which statement explains what would happen if Earth was
not
tilted on its axis?
There would be colder winters around the equator.
The Northern Hemisphere would be warmer than the Southern
The sun’s radiation would be the same over Earth’s surface.
There would be no change of seasons.
42
Which statement is true about the levels of organization in organisms?
Cells perform functions related to location in the organism
Organs cannot be found in plants
Tissues are found in unicellular organisms
Organ systems work alone
43
Tim is being weighed at the doctor's office. Tim's weight depends on which of the following?
height
mass
volume
density
44
Which statement describes climate?
It rained everyday for a week.
A thunderstorm is predicted for tomorrow night.
During winter there is snow for at least one month.
It is sunny with clear skies today.
45
Which statement describes the tissue found in living organisms?
Tissues are made up of a single type of atom.
Tissues are the living components that make up cells.
Tissues are arranged according to function in organs.
Tissues are a collection of organs that have related roles
46
What are the two forces that combine to keep the planets in orbit?
gravity and orbital speed
orbital speed and mass
mass and inertia
gravity and inertia
47
Why is the gravity on Earth greater than the gravity on Mars?
Mars has less mass than Earth.
Earth has less surface area than Mars.
Mars has a smaller radius than Earth.
Earth has a thicker atmosphere than Mars.
48
Cellular respiration occurs in nearly all living cells. Why is it important to living things?
stores nutrients
stores wastes
provides energy
provides oxygen
49
Which of the polar bear’s adaptations would be a disadvantage if it lived in a rain forest?
layers of insulation
sharp teeth
lack of hibernation
very wide paws
50
What is released when a block of wood is rubbed with sandpaper?
sparks
air
moisture
heat
51
Which of these is NOT organized as DNA segments contributed by an organism to its offspring?
chromosomes
genes
pedigrees
alleles
52
Which of these objects is made of cells?
snow
trees
rocks
water
53
The sugar in ice tea is considered which of the following?
Solute
Mixture
Solution
Solvent
54
Which distance is the greatest?
the distance to the nearest star cluster
the distance across the Milky Way galaxy
the distance across the solar system
the distance to the nearest galaxy
55
Which of the following was
most
important in forming the solar system?
evaporation
cooling
gravity
darkness
56
What is a galaxy?
unidentified object that can be seen w/ a telescope
a solar system containing more than one star larger than sun
collection of asteroids, dust, and gases orbiting
billions of stars and their satellites held together gravity
57
When Mendeleev created the first periodic table, how did he arrange the elements
In order of decreasing mass
In order of increasing melting points and densities
In order of increasing atomic mass
In order of increasing atomic number
58
What are solar flares?
gas eruptions on the sun
fires caused by the sun's rays
areas of cool gas on the sun's surface
collapsed areas on the sun's surface
59
Both a whale and a seaweed use which of the following to change glucose into energy?
photosynthesis
bonding
cellular respiration
water
60
Which job is performed by the cell wall of a plant?
controlling functions
maintaining shape
passing on genetic material
breaking down material
61
Which of the following statements about acids is
true
?
Acids have a sour taste and turn blue litmus paper red.
Acids have a slippery feel and turn red litmus paper blue.
pH greater than 7
Acids corrode platinum and gold and have a bitter taste.
62
What object is at the center of the solar sysem within the heliocentric model?
Sun
Moon
Earth
Mercury
63
What does the atomic number of an element represent?
neutrons in the outer shell
electrons in the nucleus
protons in the nucleus
electrons in the outer shell
64
Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
honey
trail mix
soy sauce
lemonade
65
Why is it important for animals like the hares shown below to develop adaptations?
to help plants in the hares' ecosystems
to protect the hares' environment
to allow these two hares to swap- environments
to help the hares survive in their environment
66
Which of the following is the smallest?
galaxy
sun
solar system
universe
67
How does water move from the ocean to the atmosphere?
evaporation
conduction
condensation
filtration
68
Which of the following statements is a component of basic cell theory?
All living cells came from other pre-existing cells
All cells are able to produce their own food
All cells gain energy from other cells
All organisms are made up of two or more cells
69
Which parts of the atom move around the nucleus?
atomic mass
protons
neutrons
electrons
70
How many protons does an atom of Krypton have?
18
83
72
36
71
Which statement is true about DNA?
DNA is not necessary for an organism to reproduce.
DNA contains genes that code for specific traits
DNA of the offspring is not dependent upon the parent.
DNA is an exact copy from parent to offspring.
72
What do all inner planets have in common?
They are relatively large and have gaseous surfaces.
They have the same period of revolution.
They are relatively small and have rocky surfaces
They have the same period of rotation.
