2019 MCAS Practice 1 - Grade 8 Science Massachusetts

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What is the measurement of 1 & 7/8" in inches?

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1.875 inches

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What happens when the Earth comes in between the Moon and the Sun?

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Lunar Eclipse

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What organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste products in a cell?

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Vacuole

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

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Solar Eclipse

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event where the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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An event where the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the difference between a Lunar Eclipse and a Solar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, while a Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.