Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(n)

change in either a magnetic or an electric field

What happens as a gas is cooled?

The motion of the particles decrease in speed

The motion of the particles do not change

The motion of the particles increase in speed

What is the difference between a theory and an opinion?

A theory is supported by scientific evidence, while an opinion is not.

A theory is a scientific fact, while an opinion is not.

An opinion is a scientific fact, while a theory is not.

An opinion is supported by scientific evidence, while a theory is not.

What is happening in the statement below? The ice cube melted.

Matter is changing from a solid to a liquid.

Matter is changing from a liquid to a solid.

Matter is changing from a liquid to a gas.

Matter is changing from a gas to a liquid.

The parents' genotypes are

One homozygous and one heterozygous

One is pure and one is homozygous

What is the relationship between eyesight and light?

Light reflects off an object and then enters the eye, allowing people to see the object.

Light shines on all objects, allowing people to see them.

Light shines through all objects, allowing people to see them.

Light enters the eye before striking an object, allowing people to see the object.

How does 250mL of water compare to 500 mL of water?

They have the same density but different volumes.

They have the same melting point but different boiling points.

They have the same boiling point but different melting points.

They have the same volume but different melting points.

Which best explains why the moon has phases?

The moon's position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.

The sun's position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.

The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.

The moon rotates along its axis.

Which causes the movement of tectonic plates?

convection occurring beneath the Earth's crust

gravitational pull between Earth and the moon

energy produced by earthquakes within the Earth

rotation of liquid rock found within the core

Which best summarizes the order of energy flow in a food chain?

sun to producers to consumers to decomposers

sun to decomposers to producers to consumers

sun to consumers to decomposers to producers

sun to producers to decomposers to consumers

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This 8th grade physical science quiz comprehensively covers the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of secondary science education. Students need to demonstrate mastery of atomic structure and chemical bonding, including understanding atoms as basic particles, ion formation, and the differences between ionic and covalent bonds. The assessment evaluates knowledge of solutions, acids and bases, and the electromagnetic spectrum, requiring students to identify wave properties and understand how electromagnetic waves transfer energy. Earth science concepts include seasonal changes due to Earth's position relative to the sun, moon phases and orbital motion, and weather phenomena like cloud formation and air pressure systems. The quiz also addresses genetics fundamentals including DNA structure, base pairing, and mutations. Students must apply measurement skills using scientific notation and metric conversions, demonstrate understanding of Newton's laws of motion, distinguish between physical and chemical changes, and explain phase transitions in terms of particle motion and energy transfer. Created by LoNigro, an Other Sciences teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This comprehensive review quiz serves as an excellent tool for end-of-year preparation and formative assessment, allowing students to practice the breadth of concepts they've encountered throughout their 8th grade science curriculum. Teachers can effectively use this as a diagnostic tool to identify knowledge gaps before high-stakes testing, assign it as homework to reinforce learning, or implement it as a warm-up activity across multiple class periods. The quiz aligns with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) as indicated in the title, covering essential standards including 8.5 (matter and chemical interactions), 8.2 (electromagnetic spectrum and wave properties), 8.7 (Earth-sun-moon relationships), 8.6 (genetics and heredity), and 8.1 (scientific investigation and measurement). This resource supports differentiated instruction by allowing students to work at their own pace while providing teachers with comprehensive data about student understanding across multiple science domains.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

___ is the basic particle from which all elements are made.

Atom

Compounds

Water

Air

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The image shows a hydrogen ion. What is an ion?

An balanced atom

An atom with no electrical charge

An atom with an unequal number of electrons and protons.

An atom with zero protons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of chemical bond is formed by the attraction of negative and positive ions?

Covalent Bond

Ionic Bond

Magnetic Bond

Physical Connection

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of chemical bond is created when atoms share electrons?

Covalent Bond

Ionic Bond

Super Glue

Magnetic Bond

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When baking soda is mixed with water, it dissolves in to the water. In this case the water is said to be the _____

Solvent

Solute

Acid

Base

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Acidic substances fall near what level on the pH scale?

Lower (smaller value)

Higher (high value)

middle

Not on the pH scale

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of mirror is shown?

concave mirror

convex mirror

plane mirror

distortion mirror

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___ is the basic particle from which all elements are made.

The image shows a hydrogen ion. What is an ion?

Which type of chemical bond is formed by the attraction of negative and positive ions?

Which type of chemical bond is created when atoms share electrons?

When baking soda is mixed with water, it dissolves in to the water. In this case the water is said to be the _____

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What type of mirror is shown?

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Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(n)

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