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Worksheets8th Grade Science EOG Review (NC 8.L.1 & 8.L.2)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which disease is caused by a fungal infection?
intestinal worms
influenza
chickenpox
athlete's foot
How are pandemics different than epidemics?
Pandemics affect blood; epidemics affect skin.
Pandemics affect many countries or states; an epidemic is more localized.
Pandemics are caused by bacteria; epidemics are caused by viruses.
Pandemics are spread through the air; epidemics are spread through the water.
Which is one possible human benefit from biotechnology research?
producing crops that can grow in areas where they normally do not grow
producing new types of disease-causing viruses
increasing the ability to turn ocean water to freshwater
creating new types of buildings that can withstand hurricanes
How has genetic engineering helped farming?
by developing better fertilizer for crops
by creating crops that resist some diseases
by producing soil that makes crops grow better
by producing faster ways to harvest crops
What is the most likely result of overusing a particular antibiotic?
fewer infections caused by bacteria resistant to the antibiotic
more infections caused by bacteria resistant to the antibiotic
fewer infections caused by viruses and bacteria
more infections caused by viruses
Which illness could most likely be treated with antibiotics?
influenza
common cold
strep throat
diabetes
How can biotechnology help farmers overcome sudden changes in the global climate?
by changing the types of soil in which the crops are planted
by developing crops that are resistant to adverse weather
by rotating the crops within the same field
by only planting crops in the winter
How has biotechnology helped to improve the agricultural industry?
by developing irrigation systems that cover a large land area
by creating some crops that resist certain insects
by producing soil free of decomposers
by developing machines that help farmers harvest crops faster
Many infectious diseases have been nearly eliminated worldwide. Why should global studies of infectious diseases continue?
All infectious disease organisms are fatal.
All infectious diseases are resistant to any form of treatment.
All infectious disease organisms have the ability to mutate, adapt, and survive.
All infectious diseases are caused by viruses that do not respond to antibiotics.
Scientists have been able to cause some bacteria to produce insulin. In which area of science would these scientists most likely work?
biotechnology
nuclear engineering
marine biology
chemistry
If a company genetically modifies corn to produce an odor that repels insects, which best describes how the corn was modified?
by crop rotation techniques
by chemical exposure
by harvesting at different times
by techniques used in biotechnology
