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Worksheets7th vs 8th! MAP Battle Royale!
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which weather condition is measured by this instrument?
a)
air humidity
b)
air pressure
c)
wind direction
d)
wind speed
2.
The Moon’s surface is visible to an observer on Earth because the Moon
a)
transmits sunlight
b)
absorbs light from Earth
c)
produces its own light
d)
reflects sunlight
3.
The wheels and gears of a machine are greased in order to decrease
a)
potential energy
b)
efficiency
c)
friction
d)
output
4.
Which action forms a different chemical substance?
a)
crushing a rock
b)
burning a piece of wood
c)
mixing salt and pepper
d)
melting an ice cube
5.
The fronts shown on the weather map are best described as
a)
boundaries between different air masses
b)
boundaries between different wind belts
c)
areas experiencing clear skies with light winds
d)
areas experiencing clear skies with light winds
6.
What model is used to show the pattern of traits that are passed from one generation to the next in a family?
a)
pedigree chart
b)
dichotomous key
c)
energy pyramid
d)
line graph
7.
Competition is most likely to occur between which two organisms?
a)
deer and butterflies
b)
owls and bacteria
c)
goldfish and rabbits
d)
grass and strawberry plants
8.
Which order of development is correct?
a)
fertilized egg → tissues → organ systems → organs
b)
fertilized egg → organ systems → organs → tissues
c)
fertilized egg → tissues → organs → organ systems
d)
fertilized egg → organs → tissues → organ systems
9.
Which statement about the organelles found in a cell is correct?
a)
They normally can be seen without magnification.
b)
They can survive outside the cell.
c)
They help carry on life activities within the cell.
d)
They cause disease within the cell.
10.
Which statement best explains why the Sun and the Moon appear to be about the same size in the sky?
a)
The Sun and the Moon have the same diameter.
b)
The Moon is larger in diameter and fartherfrom Earth than the Sun.
c)
The Moon is smaller in diameter and is closer to Earth than the Sun
d)
The Sun and the Moon are the same distance from Earth.
11.
Which process is most responsible for the temperature changes that will take place?
a)
radiation of heat from the water in the cups to the thermometers
b)
conduction of heat through the aluminum bar
c)
radiation of heat from the water in the cups into the air
d)
conduction of heat through the air to the water in the cups
12.
The diagram below shows four Moon phases observed during July.
On which date would the next New Moon most likely occur?
On which date would the next New Moon most likely occur?
a)
August 5
b)
August 10
c)
August 19
d)
August 29
13.
Which setup below would require the least force to lift a 100-gram mass a distance of10 centimeters?
a)
Setup 1
b)
Setup 2
c)
Setup 3
d)
Setup 4
14.
Which term refers to the conditions at any given single point in the atmosphere?
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
equilibrium
d)
ecosystem
15.
Over the next 15 minutes, which changes would most likely occur?
a)
The temperature in cup A will decrease and the temperature in cup B will increase.
b)
The temperature in cup A will decrease and the temperature in cup B will decrease.
c)
(3) The temperature in cup A will increase and the temperature in cup B will increase.
d)
(4) The temperature in cup A will increase and the temperature in cup B will decrease.
16.
Some kinds of fish live most of their lives in saltwater but lay their eggs in freshwater. Their ability to survive in different environments is an example of
a)
adaptation
b)
developmental stages
c)
a habit
d)
selective breeding
17.
Once air mass A reaches location B, the weather conditions at location B will most likely become 2005-23 CHECK!!!
a)
warmer and drier
b)
warmer and more humid
c)
colder and more humid
d)
colder and drier
18.
When viewed from the side, the pencil appears to be broken. What process causes this to happen?
a)
absorption
b)
evaporation
c)
reflection
d)
refraction
19.
Extinction of a species is most likely to occur as a result of
a)
evolution
b)
migration
c)
selective breeding
d)
environmental changes
20.
The thing that you the experimenter change in an experiment is called the
a)
Dependent variable
b)
Independent variable
c)
Control variable
d)
Hypothesis
21.
Approximately how long does it take to cycle from one new Moon to the next new Moon?
a)
a day
b)
a week
c)
a month
d)
a year
22.
Which term refers to the conditions that prevail from season to season and year to year at a certain location?
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
equilibrium
d)
ecosystem
23.
Which event is caused by the Moon passing through Earth’s shadow?
a)
a meteor shower
b)
a lunar eclipse
c)
a solar eclipse
d)
a change in seasons
24.
What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
a)
write a hypothesis
b)
do research
c)
have a testable question
d)
have a problem to solve
25.
A bright object with a long tail of glowing gases is in orbit around the Sun. This object is most likely
a)
a planet
b)
a star
c)
an asteroid
d)
a comet
26.
Rocks are classified as sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous on the basis of the
a)
The way the are formed
b)
The age of the rock
c)
The number of fossils found in the rock
d)
The type of minerals found in the rock
27.
If the magnets are brought closer together, they will
a)
attract each other with a stronger force
b)
attract each other with a weaker force
c)
repel each other with a stronger force
d)
repel each other with a weaker force
28.
The thing that changes as a result of doing an experiment is called
a)
Dependent variable
b)
Independent variable
c)
Control variable
d)
Hypothesis
29.
In the image what type of lever is the man using?
a)
1st class lever
b)
2nd class lever
c)
3rd class lever
d)
he isn't using a lever
30.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density=volume/mass
b)
density=mass-volume
c)
density=mass/volume
d)
density=mass+volume
31.
What kind of circuit is pictured here.
a)
parallel circuit
b)
short circuit
c)
series circuit
d)
long circuit
32.
Which property of the milk can be directly measured using a measuring cup?
a)
density
b)
mass
c)
volume
d)
solubility
33.
What is the purpose of the conclusion in the Scientific Method?
a)
To communicate the results of your experiment
b)
To determine whether your collected data matches your hypothesis from your experiment
c)
To create a graph
d)
To write a hypothesis
34.
Hydrochloric acid is added to a beaker containing a piece of zinc. As a result, zinc chloride is formed and hydrogen gas is released. This is an example of
a)
a chemical change
b)
a physical change
c)
photosynthesis
d)
evaporation
35.
What are two of the functions performed by this body system?
a)
protects and supports the body
b)
produces and transports oxygen within the body
c)
produces and excretes waste products
d)
controls and coordinates body activities
36.
Which item would most likely allow the bulb to light up if it were used to connect point A to point B?
a)
a glass rod
b)
a metal ring
c)
a plastic comb
d)
a paper cup
37.
What most likely causes the formation of mountain ranges along the South American coastline?
a)
erosion of continental coastlines by ocean waves
b)
deposition of river sediments entering the ocean
c)
uneven heating of Earth’s surface
d)
collision of lithospheric tectonic plates
38.
Many cells have a nucleus that contains chromosomes. These chromosomes carry genes that are composed of
a)
hormones
b)
dead cells
c)
DNA molecules
d)
undigested food molecules
39.
At which position will the ball have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
Point A
b)
Point B
c)
Point C
d)
Point D
40.
The diagram best represents the tilt of Earth’s axis during which season for the Northern Hemisphere?
a)
Spring
b)
Summer
c)
Fall
d)
Winter
41.
The offspring of the parent combinations in the image would be
a)
heterozygous
b)
homozygous dominant
c)
homozygous recessive
d)
purebred
42.
What causes the balloon to move along the string?
a)
force from string
b)
force from escaping air
c)
friction between string and straw
d)
weight of balloon containing air
43.
Which of the following is the best method for creating a title for a graph
a)
The Effect of Independent on the Dependent
b)
The effect of the Dependent on the Independent
c)
The first sentence of the question
d)
Just write anything you feel like
44.
During which 5-year interval shown in the data table did glacial thickness in meters change the most?
a)
1985-1990
b)
1990-1995
c)
1995-2000
d)
2000-2005
45.
The relationship between the sea anemone and clownfish is best described as
a)
predatory
b)
beneficial
c)
competitive
d)
harmful
46.
How does the Continental Drift Theory explain the location of these fossils?
a)
The continents were once joined together
b)
The animals were able to swim from one continent to the other.
c)
Humans transported the animals from point A to point B.
d)
The animals developed independently on both continents.
47.
Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
a)
cell membrane
b)
cytoplasm
c)
nucleus
d)
cell wall
48.
This image show a feedback loop is one way the body
a)
circulates gases
b)
maintains homeostasis
c)
destroys viruses
d)
transports nutrients
49.
Most scientists agree that an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases entering Earth’s atmosphere causes
a)
a decrease in sea level
b)
a decrease in average surface temperatures
c)
an increase in melting of polar ice caps
d)
an increase in crustal plate movement
50.
A student is trying to dissolve 20 grams of sugar in a beaker containing 250 milliliters of water at room temperature. What can the student do to make the sugar dissolve faster in the water?
a)
decrease the temperature of the water
b)
use larger pieces of sugar
c)
stir rapidly
d)
use less water
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