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FCAT Science Review for 8th Grade
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1
Which state of matter is represented by this picture?
Plasma
Gas
Liquid
Solid
2
Which best supports Wegner's theory of continental drift?
Most continents are north of the equator
Asia is nearly twice the size of N. America
S. America and Africa fit together like a puzzle
Asia and Australia Continents are close together
3
Which is not a type of galaxy?
Spiral
Irregular
Eliptical
Regular
4
What is a wave?
any type of energy that makes particles move
a disturbance that transfers matter
any type of matter that vibrates back and forth
a disturbance that transfers energy
5
Based on the level of organization in the body, what is this picture classified as?
cell
organ system
organ
molecule
6
In which state of matter are particles constantly moving?
liquid and gas
Solid, liquid, gas
liquid only
gas only
7
What is represented by the #1?
amplitude
wavelength
crest
frequency
8
Which is not a function of the skeletal system?
movement
communication
support
protection
9
Which process occurs inside of this organelle?
passing material out to the cell
photosynthesis
energy production
storage of genetic material
10
Which gas giant is furthest from the Sun?
Pluto
Saturn
Neptune
Jupiter
11
In which field of study might this model help scientists?
nuclear power
genetics
evolution
plate tectonics
12
Which is NOT produced by cellular respiration?
energy
CO2
water
oxygen
13
Which process creates sandbars?
Wind Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Wave Erosion
14
Which sequence does a scientist follow during an experimental investigation?
collect data, analyze data, draw conclusions
draw conclusions, interpret data, graph results
plan experiment, draw conclusions, collect data
identify variables, define a problem, plan experiment
15
Which of the following processes is most likely to occur after land is cleared of its trees?
water pollution
changes in flow of water
soil erosion
air pollution
16
What is the primary source of energy used by producers during photosynthesis?
thermal energy from the sun
light energy from the sun
chemical energy from CO2 and water
chemical energy from food and oxygen
17
Which is true about tides?
periodic rise&fall of water levels in large bodies of water
a water level lower than the avg. water level
a water level higher than the avg. water level
some oceans do not experience tides
18
What is the volume of the rock on the right?
10cm3
10mL
40mL
30mL
19
In order to move from Ultraviolet to Infrared waves the frequency must what?
Increase
Decrease
Stay the same
20
A natural resource is any naturally occurring material that is which of the following?
Mined from the Earth
Left untouched in nature
Unlimited in quantity
Used by people
21
How do you calculate the number of protons in an atom?
Atomic number
Atomic mass
Atomic mass divided by Atomic Number
Atomic number subtracted from Atomic mass
22
One way to compare objects of space is by their relative size. What is larger than a galaxy?
planet
solar system
star
universe
23
Which are terrestrial planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Mars and Jupiter
24
If the dominant trait is having dimples what percentage of children will have dimples?
25%
100%
50%
75%
25
What is represented by the #2?
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
crest
26
Attached earlobes is a recessive trait. If the child has attached lobes what statement is true?
the genotype of both parents must be either Ee or ee
the genotype of one parent must be Ee and the other ee
the genotype of both parents must be Ee
the genotype of both parents must be ee
27
What does the circle represent in a pedigree?
Female
Non-carrier
Carrier
Male
28
Which statement correctly explains the chemical reaction pictured?
water is used to produce glucose during photosynthesis
oxygen is used to release energy during photosynthesis
glucose is broken down to release energy in cellular resp
CO2 is broken down during cellular respiration
29
What is the name of our galaxy?
Milky Way
Hogwarts
Andromeda
Mordor
30
What structure provides support for a plant cell?
Cell membrane
Cell Wall
chloroplast
Nucleus
31
Which is not a predator in this food web?
Mouse
Snake
Lizard
Hawk
32
Name a wave that cannot penetrate the Earth's atmosphere
X-Rays
Green Light
Radio
Ultraviolet
