8th Grade Science Review Challenge

Mrs. Geiss reviews the year's science curriculum, covering topics like properties of matter, energy, the hydrosphere, Earth's history, biotechnology, health, and ecosystems. The focus is on preparing for the EOG exam, with emphasis on understanding key concepts and their applications.

What color is the 8th grade science review EOG notebook?

• Red

• Green

• Pink purpley

• Blue

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

• Molecule

• Electron

• Compound

• Atom

What type of energy transformation occurs in a remote control toy car?

• Solar to Electrical

• Chemical to Mechanical

• Mechanical to Thermal

• Electrical to Nuclear

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Petroleum

• Biomass

• Coal

• Natural Gas

What process in the water cycle involves liquid water turning into gas?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What does the law of superposition state?

• Older rocks are found above younger rocks.

• Rocks do not change their positions over time.

• Younger rocks are found below older rocks.

• Older rocks are found below younger rocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What does DNA stand for?

• Dioxyribonucleic Acid

• Dinucleotide Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxynucleic Acid

What is the purpose of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

• To calculate the energy needed for digestion.

• To measure the fastest rate of metabolism in the body.

• To determine the amount of energy needed for physical activities.

• To estimate the minimum amount of energy needed for basic bodily functions.

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• They make their own food using sunlight.

• They decompose dead matter.

• They consume other organisms for energy.

• They rely on other organisms for shelter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is mutualism?

• A relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

• A relationship where both species benefit.

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

• A relationship where both species are harmed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2