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