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