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MIDDLE TEST SCIENCE GRADE VIII ICP

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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Class
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1.

Based on the cycle of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, one can say that the ultimate original source of energy for all living things on Earth is

a)

glucose

b)

the sun

c)

water

d)

carbon dioxide

2.

The process whereby plants capture energy and make complex molecules or food is known as

a)

diffusion

b)

photosynthesis.

c)

evolution.

d)

development.

3.

As a result of photosynthesis,....

a)

our atmosphere is now rich in

oxygen gas.

b)

animals can get energy directly

from the sun.

c)

plants convert chlorophyll into

water

d)

abundant quantities of carbon

dioxide are produced

4.

The organelles in plant cells that contain a green pigment and are associated with photosynthesis are the:

a)

mitochondria.

b)

chloroplasts

c)

vacuoles

d)

Golgi apparatus.

5.

The primary function of roots is

a)

to absorb sunlight

b)

to transport food up the stem.

c)

the absorption of water and

minerals.

d)

water storage.

6.

Photosynthesis enables plants to produce most of the glucose that they need. What is not required for photosynthesis to take place?

a)

carbon dioxide.

b)

light.

c)

water.

d)

oxygen

7.

Two activators must be present in order for photosynthesis to take place in green plants. The activators are:

a)

chlorophyll and sunlight

b)

water and oxygen

c)

sunlight and oxygen

d)

chlorophyll and sodium

8.

The two main reactants of photosynthesis are:

a)

water and oxygen

b)

water and carbon dioxide

c)

chlorophyll and oxygen

d)

glucose and carbon dioxide

9.

Organs associated with photosynthesis are:

a)

chloroplast

b)

green leaves

c)

chlorophyll

d)

kidneys

10.

What structure transports water through the stem of the plant?

a)

guard cell

b)

phloem

c)

stomata

d)

xylem

11.

Xylem serves to transport ....

a)

photosynthetic foods

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

mineral water and salt

12.

Which of the following is an accessory organ of digestion?

a)

esophagus

b)

colon

c)

pancreas

d)

spleen

13.

What is the digestive system?

a)

The body's breathing system

b)

The body's system of nerves

c)

The body's food-processing system

d)

The body's blood-transporting system

14.

Which of the following is NOT a digestive function?

a)

filtration

b)

absorption

c)

mechanical processing

d)

ingestion

15.

The __________ teeth are used for crushing or grinding food.

a)

incisors

b)

molars

c)

bicuspids

d)

canines

16.

There are ________ primary teeth and __________ permanent teeth

a)

20, 32

b)

32,20

c)

30, 20

d)

20, 30

17.

Food substances that function as energy sources are ....

a)

protein and vitamins

b)

fat and protein

c)

carbohydrates and fats

d)

vitamins and minerals

18.

Mechanical and chemical digestion of food occurs in ...

a)

duodenum

b)

mouth

c)

esophagus

d)

intestine

19.

correct digestive tract of humans....

a)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

b)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine.

c)

mouth, esophagus, large intestine, large intestine, stomach.

d)

mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine and large intestine.

20.

At the time of growth a child should get food that contains a lot of ....

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fat

c)

protein

d)

Mineral