8th Grade Science Cumulative Final Exam 2025

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What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary

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What happens when two forces of equal strength act in opposite directions?

Back

They will not move at all.

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What is the first step in the scientific method when investigating a phenomenon?

Back

Coming up with a question.

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What is a caldera?

Back

A huge hole left behind when a volcano collapses.

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What does it mean when an object is moving at a constant speed and returning to the starting position?

Back

It is moving at a constant speed; returning to start position.

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What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates push against each other?

Back

Convergent boundary.

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What is the process of testing a hypothesis through experimentation called?

Back

Experimentation.

Front

What is a geyser?

Back

A hot spring that intermittently spouts water and steam.

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What is the term for the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction.

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What is the main purpose of a scientific experiment?

Back

To test a hypothesis.