Name: Class: Date: 8th Grade Science Yearly Assessment (15-16) Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. L What determines whether or not an organism will become a fossil? a. how well it is protected from scavengers, decomposers, and physical agents that break things down b. its chemical makeup cc. the weather conditions at the time of death 4. the type of soil itis buried in Which type of fossils are the remains of species that existed on Earth for relatively short periods of time and were widespread geographically? a. trace fossils, b. carbon films ©. index fossils . body fossils Ifthe hard part of an organism decays or dissolves, leaving behind a cavity in a rock, what type of fossil is, left? a east b. mold ¢. carbon film 4. mineral replacement Which of the following is a species common during the Paleozoic Era? a. trilobites b. dinosaurs ¢. Ediacara life-forms 4, Homo sapiens ‘What types of animals dominate the Cenozoic Era? a. trilobites b. mammals c. reptiles d. dinosaurs ‘What occurs at the end of a geologic era? 4. amountain-building event b. acomet hitting Barth c. a flood d.anextinction ‘The layer that separates crust from core is the? a. magma layer b. lithosphere cc. mantle 4. continentName: 10, ID: A Which layer is made up of liquid iron and nickel? a. crust b. inner core ©. outer core mantle Which of the following statements is NOT true about continental crust? a. Itcan be found beneath the ocean, b. tis up to 100km thick. ¢. Ibis thicker and less dense than oceanic crust. d. It forms the continents Which process creates sedimentary rock from sediment? =~ RK i a heat and pressure ‘compaction and cementation weathering and erosion melting pege ‘Metamorphic rocks are likely to be found in area? _ = a, b. e. 4.Name: ID: A 12, Rocks can change throughout many different processes through the rock cycle. All of the following change rocks on Earth’s surface except a. weathering b. melting ©. deposition 4. compaction ___ 13. The___of an earthquake is located on Earth's surface directly above the earthquakes origin. a. epicenter b. focus ¢. seismogram 4. seismic point 14, The place where an earthquake originates is called the a. tsunami b. epicenter ec. focus d. fault line 15. Point B is called the earthquake a dip b. epicenter ©. focus scarp 16. The intense magnetic fields of sunspots cause archlike eruptions called __ a. solar eclipses b. corona ¢.photospheres 4. prominences 17. Dark, cooler areas on the Sun's surface are called a. sunspots b. solar flares c. coronas 4. prominences 18, Prominences and flares on the Sun are related to sunspots because they are all caused by __- a. electricity b. too much heat ¢. Farth's orbit around the Sun d. intense magnetic fields‘Name: 19. 20, 2 22, 24. ‘The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called its, a, rotation b. ellipse cc. revolution a. tilt During which phase does the Moon recei a. fall moon bnew moon c. waning gibbous 4. waxing gibbous sunlight only on the side facing away from Earth? ‘When the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow on Earth's surface, there is a(n) a, lunar eclipse. b. full moon ©. new moon . solar eclipse. The solstice is a. the seasons, . the point at which the Sun reaches its greatest distance east or west of the prime meridian c. the point at which the Sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator 4d. the point at which the Sun is closest to Earth. Why doesn't Earth's orbit cause seasonal temperature changes on Earth? a, The change in distance is actually minimal. Earth's tilted axis is the real cause of seasons on Earth, b. Even though Earth's orbit is an ellipse, the change in distance ftom the Sun is only an optical illusion. ©. The change in distance occurs at the same time as the seasons, so we don't notice the change, 4d. The change in distance is the real cause of seasons on Earth. What is Earth's axis? a. Earth's axis is the imaginary vertical line that separates the easter and westem hemispheres. b. Earth's axis is the imaginary line around which Earth spins, ¢. Earth's axis is the imaginary horizontal line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres. 4. Earth's axis is the imaginary line around which Earth spins around the Sun,Name: 23. 26. 27, 28. 29, ID: A Look at the following sketches of distance-time graphs of moving objects. = ¢ ° In which graph is the object not moving at all? aA b& B « Cc aD A driver starts her car and steps on the gas pedal. The car gradually accelerates to 50 km/hr. A few minutes later, the driver suddenly slams on the brakes to avoid hitting a box in the road. As the car comes to a stop, the driver’s body appears to lurch forward in the seat until itis restrained by the seatbelt. teat Which graph best matches the motion of the car described in the paragraph above? aA b B ec aD When the motion of an object is shown by a straight line on a distance vs. time graph with distance on the y-axis, the slope of the line is the a. distance traveled b. displacement ©. speed d. time of travel A soccer ball takes 20 s to roll 10 m. What is the average speed of the soccer ball?” a. 200ms b. Sms c. 2mis d. 05 ms ‘Velocity is made up of which of the following two measurements? Speed and Time b. Distance and Direction ©. Speed and Distance 4, Speed and DirectionName: 30. 31 32. 33. 34, 35, 36. ID: A ‘What is the average speed of the ball between I s and 4 5? 05 1s 2s a. 08ms b. 0.7 ms ce. ms 4. 1Sms What do waves carry as they move? a. matter b. energy ©. matter and energy d. particles and energy When a wave enters a new medium at an angle, what type of interaction occurs? a. reflection ©. diffraction b. refraction d. infraction What carries a wave? a. medium b. wave ©. heat d. rope ‘Waves that use matter to transfer energy are called waves. a. electromagnetic b. medium c.-mass 4. mechanical What type of waves do not require matter to carry energy? a, electromagnetic b. mechanical ©. compressional d. transverse Which of the following types of waves can travel through space? a. electromagnetic b. mechanical c. compressional d. transverseID: A 8th Grade Science Yearly Assessment (15-16) Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE L ANS: A PIs: 1 STA: 8Sb: The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth's biological diversity over time. (Life Science, Earth Science) LOC: 8Sb.2: Summarize how scientists study Earth's past environment and diverse life-forms by examining different types of fossils (including molds, casts, petrified fossils, preserved and carbonized remains of plants and animals, and trace fossils). ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 8Sb; The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth's biological diversity over time. (Life Science, Earth Science) LOC: 8$b.2: Summarize how scientists study Earth's past environment and diverse life-forms by examining different types of fossils (including molds, casts, petrified fossils, preserved and carbonized remains of plants and animals, and trace fossils). ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 88b: The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth's biological diversity over time. (Life Science, Earth Science) LOC: &Sb.2: Summarize how scientists study Earth's past environment and diverse life-forms by examining different types of fossils (including molds, casts, petrified fossils, preserved and carbonized remains of plants and animals, and trace fossils). ANS: B PIS: 1 STA: 8Sb: The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth's biological diversity over time. (Life Science, Earth Science) LOC: 88b.5: Ilustrate the vast diversity of life that has been present on Earth over time by using the geologic time scale, ANS: B PIs: 1 STA: 8Sb: The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth’ biological diversity over time. (Life Science, Earth Science) LOC: 8$b.5: Illustrate the vast diversity of life that has been present on Earth over time by using the geologic time scale. ANS: D PIS: 1 STA: 8Sb: The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth’ biological diversity over time. (Life Science, Earth Science) LOC: &Sb.5: Illustrate the vast diversity of life that has been present on Earth over time by using the geologic time scale. ANS: C PIs: 1 DIE: B STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc.1: Summarize the three layers of Earth-crust, mantle, and core-on the basis of relative position, density, and composition. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc.1: Summarize the three layers of Earth-crust, mantle, and core-on the basis of relative position, density, and composition.10. UL 12, 13, 14. 15, 16, 17. 18, 1D: A ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Barth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc.1: Summarize the three layers of Earth-crust, mantle, and core-on the basis of relative position, density, and composition. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure, (Earth Science) LOC: 8Se.4: Explain how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are interrelated in the rock cycle. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc.4: Explain how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are interrelated in the rock cycle. ANS: B PIS: 1 DF: B STA: 8Sc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc.4: Explain how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are interrelated in the rock cycle. ANS: A PS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure, (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc8: Explain how earthquakes result from forces inside Earth. ANS: C PIs: 1 STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sc.8: Explain how earthquakes result from forces inside Earth. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 8Sc: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (arth Science) LOC: 88c.8: Explain how earthquakes result from forces inside Earth. ANS: D PIS: 1 DIF: B STA: 88d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sd.2: Summarize the characteristics of the surface features of the Sun: photosphere, corona, sunspots, prominenees, and solar flares. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 88d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sd.2: Summarize the characteristics of the surface features of the Sun: photosphere, corona, sunspots, prominences, and solar flares. ANS: D PIS: 1 DIF: A STA: 88d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 884.2: Summarize the characteristics of the surface features of the Sun: photosphere, corona, sunspots, prominences, and solar flares. | 884.3: Explain how the surface features of the Sun may affect Earth,19. 20. 21 22. 23, 24. 25. 26. 21. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sd: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 88d.4: Explain the motions of Earth and the Moon and the effects of these motions as they orbit the ‘Sun (including day, year, phases of the Moon, eclipses, and tides). ANS: B PTS: 1 DF: B STA: 88d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sd.4: Explain the motions of Earth and the Moon and the effects of these motions as they orbit the Sun (including day, year, phases of the Moon, eclipses, and tides), ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 88d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 88d.4: Explain the motions of Earth and the Moon and the effects of these motions as they orbit the Sun (including day, year, phases of the Moon, eclipses, and tides). ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 88d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sd.5: Explain how the tlt of Earth’s axis affects the length of the day and the amount of heating on Earth's surface, thus causing the seasons of the year. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sd: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable ‘motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sd.4; Explain the motions of Earth and the Moon and the effects of these motions as they orbit the ‘Sun (including day, year, phases of the Moon, eclipses, and tides). | 8Sd.5: Explain how the tilt of Earth's axis affects the length of the day and the amount of heating on Earth's surface, thus causing the seasons of the year. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: B STA: 85d: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth Science) LOC: 8Sd.5: Explain how the tilt of Earth's axis affects the length of the day and the amount of heating on Earth's surface, thus causing the seasons of the year. ANS: B PIS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an object. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Se.1: Use measurement and time-distance graphs to represent the motion of an object in terms of its position, direction, or speed. ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an object. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Se.1: Use measurement and time-distance graphs to represent the motion of an object in terms of its position, direction, or speed, ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an object. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Se.1: Use measurement and time-distance graphs to represent the motion of an object in terms of its position, direction, or speed.28. 29, 30. 31. 32. 33. 34, 35. 36. ANS: D PIS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an. object. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Se.2: Use the formula for average speed, v= dit, to solve real-world problems. ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an object. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Se.2: Use the formula for average speed, v= dit, to solve real-world problems. ANS: B PIS: 1 STA: 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an. object. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Se.2: Use the formula for average speed, v= dit, to solve real-world problems. ANS: B PIS: 1 DIF: B STA: 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves. (Physical Science) LOC: 8S£:1: Recall that waves transmit energy but not matter. ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves. (Physical Science) LOC: 8S£.1: Recall that waves transmit energy but not matter. ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Sf.1: Recall that waves transmit energy but not matter. ANS: A PTS: 1 DF: B STA: 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves. (Physical Science) LOC: 8Sf2: Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves. ANS: A PIs: 1 DE: B STA: 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves. (Physical Science) LOC: 8S£2: Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIE: B STA: 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves. (Physical Science) LOC: 8S£2: Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.