8th Grade LEAP 2025 Science Review

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What type of rock contains fossils?

Back

Sedimentary rock contains fossils.

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Where do earthquakes most commonly occur?

Back

Earthquakes most commonly occur along plate boundaries.

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Which organism has been around for the shortest amount of time?

Back

Humans have been around for the shortest amount of time compared to dinosaurs, mammals, and reptiles.

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Why are advantageous traits likely to be passed onto offspring?

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Because organisms with those traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is heat transfer by light called?

Back

Heat transfer by light is called radiation.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils.

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What are plate boundaries?

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Plate boundaries are the edges where two tectonic plates meet, often leading to earthquakes.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through fluid movement.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.