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Biology, Chemistry, Science
6th -
8thgrade
8th Grade Science MAP Test Practice
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Sun affects Earth in all of the following ways EXCEPT:it heats up Earth's surfaceit provides energy for plantsit is stored in fossil fuels such as coalit reflects light from the Moon
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe motion of Earth around the Sun most affects thetiming of tides.length of a month.cycle of the seasons.phases of the Moon.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAbout how long does it take Earth to make one complete orbit (revolution) around the Sun?24 hours7 day1 month1 year
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDuring which season is the northern hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?SummerFallWinterSpring
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDuring the winter months the Earth is ______.tilted closer toward the Suntilted farther away from the Sunspinning slower than in Summerspinning faster than in Summer
- 6. Multiple Choice
What do all waves transfer?
Matter
Heat
Electricity
Energy
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are the two types of waves?
longitudinal and transverse
sound and light
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?
Wave
Frequency
Amplitude
Magnitude
- 9. Multiple Choice
What type of simple machine has a ramp that makes it easier for a heavy object to be moved up or down?
lever
pulley
inclined plane
wedge
- 10. Multiple Choice
A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?
wheel and axle
lever
wedge
pulley
- 11. Multiple Choice
What type of simple machine makes chopping wood easier?
inclined plane
screw
wedge
lever
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of simple machine is shown here?PulleyWheel and AxleLeverWedge
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEach column in the periodic table is called a _________ .periodgroupclusterunit
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTwo elements chemically bonded formelementcompoundmixturesolutions
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat element is will have the most similar physical and chemical properties to the element Sulfur (S)?Carbon (C)Phosphorous (P)Oxygen (O)Neon (Ne
- 16. Multiple ChoiceElements that are arranged in __________ have the most similar physical and chemical properties to each other.periodsgroups
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAll matter is composed of (contains) at least one element on the periodic tableTrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoicePeriods on the periodic table are __________.Horizontal RowsVertical Columns
- 19. Multiple ChoiceGroups on the periodic table are __________.Horizontal RowsVertical Columns
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is matter composed of?CellsAtoms
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the number of protons that the element in this image contain?1471518
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe positive particles of an atom areElectronsPositronsNeutronsProtons
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are is its _______.NucleusElectron cloudCoreCenter
- 24. Multiple ChoiceParticles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge are ______.NegatronsElectronsNeutronsProtons
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a negatively charged subatomic particle?ElectronProtonNeutronQuark
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom are _____.Neutrons and electronsElectrons onlyProtons and neutronsProtons and electrons
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhere are electrons of an atom found?NucleusElectron CloudSome are in the nucleus and some in the electron cloud.They are moving everywhere.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhen dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) sublimes it goes directly from a solid to a gas. What type of change is occurring?Chemical changePhysical changeNone of the above
- 29. Multiple ChoiceHow many oxygen atoms are present in the following?
4Ca(OH)24681 - 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy must we balance chemical equations?Our teacher said soto abide by the law of conservation of energyto abide by the law of conservation of mass
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true?Na is a gasCl combusts when put in waterNaCl is very different than Na and ClCl is a metal
- 32. Multiple ChoiceEvidence of Chemical Change.New SubstanceSize changeState changeMixture
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWater boiling is a _______ change.Physical ChangeChemical Change
- 34. Multiple ChoiceFireworks Exploding are a ________ change.Physical ChangeChemical Change
- 35. Multiple ChoiceA chemical reaction accompanied by the absorption of heat.Chemical ChangePhysical ChangeEndothermic ReactionExothermic Reaction
- 36. Multiple ChoiceA chemical reaction accompanied by the releasing of heat.EndothermicExothermicMesothermicMisothermic
- 37. Multiple ChoiceA cold pack made with Ammonium Chloride is and example of a __________ reaction.Endothermic ReactionExothermic ReactionMesothermic ReactionMisothermic Reaction
- 38. Multiple ChoiceA hot hand pack is an example of a _______________ reaction.EndothermicExothermicMesothermicMisothermic
- 39. Multiple Choice
_______ are the smallest units of life because they grow, reproduce, respond, and use energy.
atoms
elements
cells
all of the above
- 40. Multiple Choice
Cells come from______.
other preexisting cells
cytoplasm
organelles
prokaryotes
- 41. Multiple Choice
The cell theory states that_________
cells come from cells
all organisms are made of cells
cells are the basic unit of structure and function for life
all of the above
- 42. Multiple Choice
________ is the scientist who saw small chambers when looking at cork, and named them “cells”.
Newton
Hooke
Carson
Manning
- 43. Multiple Choice
A multicellular organism is made of
one cell
multiple cells
unicellular cells
there is no such thing as a "multicellular" organism
- 44. Multiple Choice
The basic building blacks from which all living organisms are made are
cells
DNA
chromosomes
Amoeba
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which cell structure acts as a brain/control center for the cell?
Nucleus
Vacuole
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
- 46. Multiple Choice
Both a plant and animal cells have a cell wall
True
False
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which of the following, found ONLY in plant cells, provides structure?
cell wall
chloroplast
mitochondria
vacuole
- 48. Multiple Choice
What kind of cell is this?
plant
animal
- 49. Multiple Choice
What kind of cell is this?
plant
animal
- 50. Multiple ChoiceBacteria is what kind of cell?EukaryoticProkaryotic
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of cell is this?EukaryoticProkaryotic
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is unicellular?one cellmany cellsno nucluesDNA
- 53. Multiple Choice
jello-like material, fills the space between cell organelles, is where many chemical reactions occur
cytoplasm
chromatin
chloroplast
cell membrane
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?a. Organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ systema. Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organisma. Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organisma. Cell, organ, tissue, organ, organism, organ system
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhen a group of organs work together to perform a particular function they create a/anorgan systemorganismtissueorgan
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of an organism?a beetlea lakea rocka shell
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an abiotic factor that most limits the number of frogs living in a pond?the color of the waterthe number of predatorsthe temperature of the waterthe populations of producers
- 58. Multiple ChoiceField mice are the primary food source for horned owls in an area. Due to a drought, many field mice left the area. Which result would this drought most likely have on the horned owls?The horned owl population will consume more field mice.Horned owls will follow the field mice to a different area.The horned owl population will increase in the area.Horned owls will change to a plant-based diet.
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich population would be most affected if there is a decrease in the population of aquatic insects?elkfrogmoosesquirrel
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes a way photosynthesis provides resources to animals?Photosynthesis produces carbon dioxide, decreasing the animal’s need for oxygen.Photosynthesis increases plant growth, providing places for many animals to livePhotosynthesis produces excess moisture from the plants, reducing the need for a water supply.Photosynthesis increases plant growth, providing food for carnivores and eliminating the need to hunt.
- 61. Multiple ChoiceBelow is an example of a simple food chain.
Acorn → Squirrel → Fox → Mountain Lion
What will most likely happen if squirrels are removed from the food chain?The fox will eat acornsThe fox population will decreaseThe trees will produce fewer acorns.The mountain lion population will increase - 62. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an abiotic factor that would affect the growth of a population within an ecosystem?the availability of waterthe availability of producersthe type of herbivores presentthe number of carnivores present
- 63. Multiple Choice
Radiation is a method of thermal energy transfer. It refers to the transfer of heat energy that moves–
through empty space.
when objects touch.
only through solids.
in the motion of fluids.
- 64. Multiple Choice
Conduction can only occur between two objects when–
one object is less dense than the other.
both objects are in physical contact with each other.
one of the objects is made of a metal.
both objects are exactly the same temperature.
- 65. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a situation in which an egg is receiving thermal energy through convection?
Which of the following is an example of a situation in which an egg is receiving thermal energy through convection?
An egg is fried in a metal pan on the stove.
An egg cracked on a hot sidewalk starts to cook.
The egg is cooked in a pot of water on the stove.
- 66. Multiple Choice
Objects that can transfer energy easily.
Conductors
Conduction
Convection
Insulators
- 67. Multiple Choice
Transfer of energy through circular motion caused by heating and cooling in fluids (liquids and gases).
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Conductors
- 68. Multiple Choice
Thermal energy is transferred through space.
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
Temperature
- 69. Multiple Choice
Thermal energy is transferred when two objects of different temperatures touch.
Conductors
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
- 70. Multiple Choice
Which state of matter is the earth's inner core?
plasma
liquid
solid
gas
- 71. Multiple Choice
What is geology?
the study of rocks
the study of history
the study of maps
the study of earth
- 72. Multiple Choice
What was an evidence for plate tectonics that was claimed by the author of the theory?
plate measurements
knowledge of the mantle
fossils on the coasts
the movie Ice Age
- 73. Multiple Choice
This layer of the earth is the thickest part
crust
outer core
mantle
inner core
- 74. Multiple Choice
This layer of the earth is the thinnest part
crust
outer core
mantle
inner core
- 75. Multiple Choice
The one large land mass before it drifted apart was called
Panthalassa
Terra
Pangaea
Pandora
- 76. Multiple Choice
The theory of continental drift impacts land because
It causes the land to move over time
It causes sand and soil from one continent to “drift” into another through trade winds
If you stand still long enough you can feel continents drifting beneath you
All of the above
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?DepositionLandslideWeatheringErosion
- 78. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an example of erosion?Light shining onto a mountain.Rain breaking down rocks on a mountain into smaller pieces.Wind blowing away sediment to a new place on the mountain.All of the above.
- 79. Multiple ChoiceMost volcanoes and earthquakes occur...along the coastalong tectonic plate boundariesin the Arcticin the ocean
- 80. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth’s layers?mantle, outer core, inner core, crustcrust, mantle, outer core, inner coreouter core, inner core, crust, mantlecrust, outer core, inner core, mantle
- 81. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of rock is formed when magma and lava cools and hardens?mineralssedimentaryigneousmetamorphic
- 82. Multiple Choice
Hot, molten rock inside the earth is called ...
lava
magma
igneous rock
minerals
- 83. Multiple Choice
Once magma reaches the earth's surface, it is called __________.
a vent
minerals
igneous rocks
lava
- 84. Multiple Choice
Rock particles carried and deposited by water, wind & ice.
sedimentary rock
sediment
metamorphic rock
igneous rock
- 85. Multiple Choice
Series of natural processes by which rocks are slowly
changed from one kind of a rock to another.
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
rock cycle
- 86. Multiple Choice
The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth’s surface.
erosion
weathering
volcano
earthquake
- 87. Multiple Choice
A break in Earth’s crust along which rocks move.
plate
fault
volcano
sediment
- 88. Multiple ChoiceWhich rock layer contains the newest fossils?FEBC
- 89. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are foundAt the top of the rock layersNear the bottom of the rock layersIn the middle of the rock layersSomewhat near the surface
- 90. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following organisms formed last on Earth?JellyfishSharkLizardsHorses
- 91. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?ABC
- 92. Multiple Choice
A person that studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric times by investigating the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms is known as a
Investigator
Paleontologist
Researcher
Pathologist
- 93. Multiple Choice
Fossil fuels are forming fast enough to keep up with how fast we use them.
False
True
Not reusable
No formation
- 94. Multiple Choice
Coal, oil and natural gas are ________ _______. We will eventually run out of these
Fossil fuels
Temporary resources
Nonrenewable resources
Renewable resource
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