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NCEXTEND2 GRADE 8 SCIENCE—RELEASED FORM
Sample Questions
What is the first thing a student should do if an accident happens during a science
experiment?
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Report to the teacher.
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Clean the laboratory station.
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Locate the nearest exit.
Which device is used to determine the volume of a liquid?
anemometer
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graduated cylinder
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test tube
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air
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gold
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water
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Which characteristic do halogens and noble gases have in common?
Both are highly reactive metals.
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Both are nonmetals.
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Both are highly reactive nonmetals.
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Which is an example of a compound?
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because the total mass of the products is greater than the mass of the
reactants
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because the total mass of the reactants is less than the mass in the products
C
because the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the
products
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wind
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oil
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solar
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Which source of energy causes the most air pollution?
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Why does a balanced chemical equation support the Law of Conservation of Mass?
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Energy prices will increase because there will be less oil available for use.
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Energy prices will decrease because there will be more oil available for use.
C
Energy prices will remain the same because there is an unlimited supply of
oil available for use.
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Which are bioindicators in a stream?
rocks and sand
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frogs and lizards
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water and temperature
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Which will most likely be the result if sources of energy other than oil are not
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The geologic record would be expanded.
B
The geologic record would be shortened.
C
There would be a gap in the geologic record.
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metamorphic rock
B
gases trapped in glaciers
C
deep ocean currents
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Which provides the best evidence that climates on Earth have changed?
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What will most likely happen to the fossil record if an unconformity occurs?
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Which agency in the United States is responsible for developing water quality
standards?
Centers for Disease Control
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Environmental Protection Agency
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by developing crops which are resistant to winter weather
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by changing the types of soil where the crops are planted
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by rotating the crop within the same field
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Instead of using chemicals to destroy some insects, scientists are now able to
produce a type of corn that will repel insects. How are scientists able to produce
this type of corn?
by not spraying the corn plants
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by soaking corn seeds in insect spray
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by changing the genetics of the corn plants
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How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the
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predator
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producer
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prey
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Birds of the same species with different types of beaks live on the Galapagos
Islands. Which is the best explanation as to why these birds have different types
of beaks?
Different types of beaks allow the birds to better defend their territory.
B
Different types of beaks allow the birds to attract more mates.
C
Different types of beaks allow the birds to eat different types of food.
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A hawk catches a mouse. What does the hawk represent?
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They are larger than the other bacteria.
B
They have different genetic variations than the other bacteria.
C
They are able to reproduce faster than the other bacteria.
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How do plants and animals get the food their cells need for energy?
Plants produce their own food, while animals eat other animals or plants.
B
Plants absorb their food through their roots, while animals produce their own
food.
C
Plants get their food by changing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to
carbon, while animals get their food through photosynthesis.
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What would cause some bacteria to remain alive when exposed to an antibiotic?
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air
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lead
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salt
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Which remains the same during a chemical reaction?
the temperature of the elements
B
the total number of atoms
C
the total number of compounds
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Which is an example of an element?
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to make sure they are available for future generations
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to make sure their cost remains low
C
to make sure they can be recycled
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deep zone
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transition zone
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surface zone
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In which ocean zone is the greatest number of producers found?
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Which is the best reason to conserve the natural resources of Earth?
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There is a large amount of food in those areas.
B
There is less oxygen in the waters of those areas.
C
There are fewer predators living in those areas.
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Which will most likely result if hot water is continually dumped into a stream?
Nitrate levels in the stream will increase.
B
Dissolved-oxygen levels in the stream will decrease.
C
Phosphorus levels in the stream will decrease.
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Why are large numbers of fish usually found in areas of upwelling?
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to kill bacteria in the water
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to make the water blue
C
to make the water taste better
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Which statement is true about undisturbed layers of rocks on the side of a
mountain?
The rock layers closest to ground level have more fossils than in the top
layers.
B
The layers of rocks closest to ground level are older than the layers at the
top.
C
The layers of rocks that are the darkest in color are older than those that are
lighter.
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Why is chlorine added to swimming pools?
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They have the same climate.
B
They are slowly moving along tectonic plates.
C
They are all near the equator.
penicillin pills
B
antiseptic soap
C
alcohol wipes
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Which is true about the continents of the world?
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taking aspirin
B
injecting antibiotics
C
getting vaccinated
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Which would least likely influence global climate changes?
producing energy using hydroelectric plants
B
producing energy using coal
C
producing energy using oil
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What is the best way people can avoid diseases caused by viruses?
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The population of rabbits will be the same.
B
The population of rabbits will increase.
C
The population of rabbits will decrease.
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Which best determines the number of wolves that can live in an area?
the amount of snow in the area each year
B
the amount of food in the area for the wolves
C
the number of trees in the area
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Foxes often prey on rabbits for food. If all of the foxes are taken from the
environment, what will most likely happen to the population of rabbits?
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Most organisms are found in the earliest rock layers.
B
Most organisms stayed the same over time.
C
Most organisms that lived on Earth are extinct.
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Which foods provide the healthiest nutrients and assist in good digestion?
grilled chicken and a salad
B
hamburger and fries
C
chicken nuggets and mashed potatoes
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Based on the fossil records, what is true concerning populations of organisms that
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Calcium (Ca)
B
Iron (Fe)
C
Silicon (Si)
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Which element has properties of both metals and nonmetals?
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Air temperatures would rise.
B
Erosion of soil would decrease.
C
The air would become less polluted.
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How does the use of renewable energy affect nonrenewable energy resources?
Using renewable energy sources causes nonrenewable energy to cost more.
B
Using renewable energy sources increases the need for coal mining.
C
Using renewable energy reduces the demand for nonrenewable energy
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What would most likely happen if wind and solar energy were used instead of
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prevent fishing in the ocean
B
drink only bottled water and other drinks
C
stop dumping waste products in the ocean
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Which would best indicate that lake water may be unsafe to drink?
the kinds of microorganisms living in the lake
B
the temperature of the lake water
C
the presence of fish in the lake
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What is one way to reduce ocean pollution?
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using index fossils
B
using relative dating of sedimentary rocks
C
using radioactive dating of rocks
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How do scientists know that some mountains were once at the bottom of an
ocean?
Freshwater rivers flow from the mountains to the ocean.
B
Saltwater fish live in some mountain streams.
C
Marine fossils have been found on the peaks of some mountains.
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Which best helps scientists to estimate the age of Earth?
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video surveillance cameras
B
oil-eating bacteria
C
electronic communications devices
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biotechnology
B
cardiology
C
kinesiology
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Which scientific field is responsible for developing vaccinations against infectious
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Which is a product of biotechnology?
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An increase in water availability leads to an increase in population size.
B
A decrease in water availability leads to an increase in population size.
C
An increase in water availability leads to a decrease in population size.
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grass
B
worm
C
cow
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Which is an example of a decomposer?
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How does water availability affect population size?
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similar body structures
B
similar habitats
C
similar body size
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Which statement best describes most of the species that have lived on Earth?
Their habitats were located in the desert.
B
They still exist on Earth in their original forms.
C
They are no longer living on Earth.
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Which characteristic would provide the best evidence that species of living crabs
and lobsters are related to extinct trilobite species?
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It is required for photosynthesis in green plants.
B
It is required for absorption of minerals by green plants.
C
It is required for production of roots by green plants.
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Which best explains the process of digestion?
The body uses energy to make food.
B
The body breaks down food to provide nutrients.
C
The body breathes air in to supply oxygen to the lungs.
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Which best describes why sunlight is important for the survival of green plants?
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Directions:
This is the end of the science test.
1. Put all of your papers inside your test book and close your test book.
2. Place your calculator on top of the test book.
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3. Stay quietly in your seat until your teacher tells you that testing is
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