Download 8 th Grade Science Midterm Review (Ms. Mendoza)

8th Grade Science Final Test Review
(8.6) Force, motion, and energy.
List the labs/activities* performed in class that applied to the above objective;
*You will have to know the purpose, independent variable, dependent variable, and
constant variable for each lab/activity.
What is the relationship between force, motion, and energy?
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(8.6A) How do unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an object's motion?
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How do you calculate how unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an
object's motion?
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(8.6B) Differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration;
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velocity-_______________________________________________________________
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accleration-____________________________________________________________
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(8.6C) Investigate and describe applications of Newton's law of inertia, law of force and
acceleration, and law of action-reaction such as in;
vehicle restraints;_______________________________________________________
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sports activities;_________________________________________________________
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amusement park rides;___________________________________________________
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Earth's tectonic activities;_________________________________________________
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rocket launches;________________________________________________________
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(8.7) Earth and space.
List the labs/activities* performed in class that applied to the above objective;
What are the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
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(8.7A)R Illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and
revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons;
(8.7B)R Demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle;
(8.7C)S Relate the position of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides;
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(8.8) Earth and space.
List the labs/activities* performed in class that applied to the above objective;
What are the characteristics of the universe?
(8.8A)R Describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies,
and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification;
StarsNebulaeGalaxiesHerztsprung-Russell diagram for classification;
(8.8B)S Recognize that the Sun is a medium-sized star near the edge of a disc-shaped
galaxy of stars and that the Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any
other star;
List the different sizes of stars.
List the three closes stars to Earth.
(8.8C)S Explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as
light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of
components in the universe;
Light waves-____________________________________________________________
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(8.8D)S Model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in
the universe;
Draw a Model to describe how light years measure distance in the universe.
Draw a Model to describe how light years measure sizes in the universe.
(8.8E) Research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories
to describe the origin of the universe.
What evidence is there for the Big Bang?
How did the Universe develop?
(8.9) Earth and space.
List the labs/activities* performed in class that applied to the above objective;
What natural events can impact Earth systems?
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(8.9A)S Describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic
theory;
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(8.9B)R Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features;
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Which landforms would MOST likely be found for the following boundaries.
divergent boundaryconvergent boundarytransform boundaryWhat type of boundary causes The Ring of Fire?_______________________________
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What is responsible for the movement of the plates that form the Earth's crust?
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Where is the MOST recently formed crust of the Earth found?_____________________
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Draw a model showing the youngest ocean floor and the oldest ocean floor.
Draw a model with a divergent plate boundary and a convergent plate boundary?
(8.9C)R How are topographic maps and satellite images used to identify land?
On a topographic map what is characteristic of the steep slope?
Draw a topographic map with a predicted delta to form on the East.
List some erosional features;_______________________________________________
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Predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering.______________________
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If the river cut a canyon into the area, what would the topographic map look like?
If the river cut a mountain into the area, what would the topographic map look like?
Draw a series of topographic maps that represents the formation and weathering of the
volcano?
(8.10) Earth and space.
List the labs/activities* performed in class that applied to the above objective;
What climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and weather systems?
(8.10A)S Recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the
atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents;
Draw the transfer of energy:
(8.10B)SIdentify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather
using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts; and
Draw a Texas map with the following;
high pressure areas (H)
low pressure areas (L)
cold front
warm front
jet stream- draw in
wind speed
(8.10C)S Identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as
hurricanes.
(8.11) Organisms and environments.
List the labs/activities* performed in class that applied to the above objective;
What interdependence occurs among living systems and the environment?
Does human activities affect these systems?
(8.11A)R Describe the following;
producer/consumerpredator/preyparasite/host-
As the relationships occur in food webs within the following;
Marine
producer/consumerpredator/preyparasite/host-
freshwater
producer/consumerpredator/preyparasite/hostterrestrial ecosystems
producer/consumerpredator/preyparasite/host(8.11B)R How do organisms and populations in an ecosystem depend on and may
compete for biotic and abiotic factors such as quantity of light, water, range of
temperatures, or soil composition?
(8.11C)R How short- and long-term environmental changes affect organisms and traits
in subsequent populations?
(8.11D)S Recognize human dependence on ocean systems?
Explain how human activities such as runoff, artificial reefs, or use of resources have
modified these systems?
*You will have to know the purpose, independent variable, dependent variable, and
constant variable for each lab/activity.
The following Blueprint will be followed for the test;
Reporting Categories
Number of Standards
Readiness Standards
Supporting Standards
Reporting Category 2:
Force, Motion, and Energy
Total
Readiness Standards
Supporting Standards
Reporting Category 3:
Earth and Space
Total
Reporting Category 4:
Organisms and Environments
Readiness Standards
Supporting Standards
Total
R-Readiness Standard
S-Supporting Standard
Number of
Questions
2
6
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5
10
15
3
11
14
30
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35