8TH GRADE SCIENCE STAAR REVIEW

Front

What is the steepest path to the shoreline from Point X?

Back

Path D is the steepest path.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

Which group on the periodic table is most reactive?

Back

Group 1 is the most reactive group.

Front

What happens to the rabbit population if additional snakes are introduced into the ecosystem?

Back

There will most likely be an immediate decrease in the rabbit population.

Front

According to Newton's law of inertia, why did the soccer ball stop?

Back

Friction with the grass applies a net force on the ball causing it to decrease its speed.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the role of gravity in motion?

Back

Gravity pulls objects toward the Earth, affecting their motion.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull acting on an object.

Front

What is the periodic table?

Back

The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known elements based on their properties.