Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

8th Grade Science Review!

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT an example of renewable energy?

a)

Solar panels

b)

Hydroelectric plant

c)

Gasoline

d)

Wind turbines

2.

Hydroelectric energy uses movement of

a)

Wind

b)

Rain

c)

Sun's rays

d)

Water

3.

By using the Scientific Method, during our hands-on exploration of scientific concepts in class, we

a)

hypothesized, observed, recorded, analyzed, and formed conclusions

b)

ensured safety protocols were followed

c)

knew that having fun was the main goal

d)

followed directions

4.

These are the basic building blocks of ordinary matter

a)

atoms

b)

protons

c)

stuff

d)

electrons

5.

Subatomic particles include

a)

wind, water, fire and earth

b)

all the matter on planet Earth

c)

protons, electrons, and neutrons

d)

any particle with a positive charge

6.

The nucleus of an atom is made up of

a)

electrons only

b)

protons only

c)

protons and neutrons

d)

neutrons only

7.

What type of charge do protons possess?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

8.

The atomic number of an element is determined by the

a)

number of electrons in the first shell

b)

how reactive the element is

c)

number of protons in the nucleus

d)

placement on the periodic table

9.

This scientist created our modern day Periodic Table of the Elements

a)

Chewbacca

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Dimitri Mendeleev

10.

The elements farthest to the right are known as the

a)

alkali metals

b)

noble gases

c)

metalloids

d)

halogens

11.

Approximately what percent of water on earth is saline?

a)

4%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

97%

12.

Water is matter and we know that matter cannot be created or

a)

identified

b)

destroyed

c)

infiltrated

d)

cycled

13.

Charles Darwin sailed on the HMS

a)

Whaler

b)

Bounty

c)

Queen Mary

d)

Beagle

14.

Darwin is considered to be the Father of

a)

Evolution

b)

Biology

c)

Ecology

d)

Geology

15.

While visiting the Galapagos Islands, Darwin studied variation in

a)

snake skins

b)

beetle coloration

c)

finch beaks

d)

coral reef structure

16.

This is key to species survival

a)

Genetic abnormality

b)

Genetic variation

c)

Genetic modification

d)

Genetic fluctuation

17.

One difference between plant cells and animals cells is that plant cells have

a)

cell wall and chloroplasts

b)

mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

organelles

18.

Eukaryotes are cells that have a distinct and clearly defined

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

nucleus

d)

purpose

19.

Examples of Prokaryotes are

a)

archaea and bacteria

b)

plants and animals

c)

amoeba

d)

fungi

20.

The relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis is Photosynthesis makes the glucose that is used in cellular respiration to make ATP. The glucose is then turned back into carbon dioxide, which is used in photosynthesis.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

A community is a

a)

the diet of a species

b)

a place where one species lives

c)

the same as habitat

d)

an interacting group of various species in a common location

22.

A tertiary consumer gets its nutrition by consuming

a)

primary and secondary consumers

b)

other tertiary consumers

c)

plants that get their energy from the sun

23.

One way to protect coral reefs is to

a)

avoid snorkeling near them

b)

stop eating coral

c)

wear sunscreen that is designated as "reef safe" when swimming in the ocean

d)

only swim in swimming pools

24.

A carnivore only consumes

a)

plants

b)

chili con carne

c)

meat

d)

vegetables

25.

Why should you work to reduce your carbon footprint on our planet?

a)

To ensure adequate food supply for future generations

b)

To ensure resources will be available for future generations and to decrease pollution

c)

To eliminate blisters on your feet while walking

d)

To explore new ways of harvesting energy from the sun