8th Grade NYS Test Review

Front

What is the sun classified as?

Back

The sun is classified as a star.

Front

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________.

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

Front

What is an iconic bond?

Back

An iconic bond is a bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

If there are 24 consecutive hours of night, what season is it near the North Pole?

Back

It is winter near the North Pole.

Front

What do plants produce during photosynthesis?

Back

Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis.

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the primary gas that plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll is the pigment that allows plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.