Science FCAT

Th 8th grade SSA is made up of all of the 8th grade science standards.

• True

• False

Which category of standards has had the greatest number of points assigned over the last 5 years?

• Earth and Space

• Life Science

• Nature of Science

• Physical Science

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The process by which rocks are broken down chemically or physically is known as:

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

When wind, water, or ice leave materials in a location, this is known as:

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

What type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism without harming the other?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

What is the primary function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To break down sugar molecules to release energy

• To store water and nutrients

• To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Endocytosis

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5